Home-based bakers and home food processors residing in British Columbia should contact the Public Health Protection office for your area. For contact information, bakers may wish to contact the Provincial Health and Seniors' Information Line of the Ministry of Health, as they should be able to assi... Read More »
As with any other business endeavor there are certain rules and regulations that govern the industry. These rules and regulations are set by the individuals states and cover the types of items that can be sold, where vendors can sell, how products must be packaged and labeled and much more. There ar... Read More »
Do you live in rural America? Are you interested in preserving small-scale farming and food processing in your community? Would you like to exempt direct farm sales from state and federal licensing and inspection, so foods made in the home kitchen can be sold directly to the consumer? Small farmers ... Read More »
It is possible to start a home-based food processing business if you have a kitchen that is separate from the one that is normally used to prepare the food for yourself and family; and this commercial kitchen must pass inspections from the Public Health Department. If you do not have a designated ki... Read More »
The regulations for home-based baking in the United Kingdom vary from council to council. You may have to submit an application, answer questions about your bakery business and products; and participate in a site visit from authorities regulating your home bakery.... Read More »