Cottage Food Operations
As of January 1, 2013, State law was changed to allow private homes to be used for the preparation and packaging of some food products for sale to consumers under certain conditions.
Qualifying as a Cottage Food Operator
The following is an overview of the requirements. For the complete text of the law, please view California State Assembly Bill 1616.
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Approved Foods | Baked goods such as cakes (without cream), cookies, bread, scones, candies, nuts, granola, etc. (see California Department of Public Health Approved Cottage Foods list (PDF) for complete list) | Baked goods such as cakes (without cream), cookies, bread, scones, candies, nuts, granola, etc. (see California Department of Public Health Approved Cottage Foods list (PDF) for complete list) |
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Application and Fees |
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Current Documents
Application Forms
- CFO Planning Department Authorization Form (PDF)
- CFO Registration Class A (PDF)
- CFO Permit Application Class B (PDF)
- CFO Guidelines (PDF)
For additional information about the Cottage Food Program, please contact the Napa County Environmental Health Division.
Additional Requirements
Contact your local city and county planning agencies and finance departments regarding Use Permits and Business Licenses. For a CFO operating in a residence located only in unincorporated areas outside the city limits of Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga, contact:
- Terri Abraham
- Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department
1195 Third Street
Suite 201
Napa, CA 94559 - Phone: 707-299-1331
- Email Terri Abraham
Links
- California Department of Public Health - Cottage Food
- AB1616 - Cottage Food Law (PDF)
See the Napa County CFO Zoning Ordinance (for unincorporated areas outside the city limits of Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga only).
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Environmental Health Division
Department Contact Information (click here)
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Counter Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 707-253-4417
Fax: 707-253-4545
Location
1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor
Napa, CA 94559
Well and Onsite Wastewater Inspection Requests
707-253-4135
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