I want to know everything there is about making my home business legal! I just started making cakes about 3 years ago but not for a business. I like the fact I can stay at home with my kids and bake! I just dont know how to start. I dont want to have problems later because I am not licensed or what ever else I need to do. Can some one help me please and help me get started at home? I live in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Contact the health dept and the dept of agriculture. They will tell you everything you need to know.
HELLO EVERYONE, I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS. MY FIRST QUESTIONS IS WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO A PERSON WHO IS EAGER TO LEARN HOW TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS AT HOME, AND ADVERTISE. I'M ALL EARS, AND THANKS ALOT FOR YOUR HELP.
A search in this forum provided a number for the virginia Department of Agriculture . they manage licensing home baking
Dept. of Agriculture (804) 786-3520
Brownc78: It depends on where you live. some states, like California, do not allow home baked goods to be sold to the public. Other states, require commercial kitchens, and some will license home baking with some simple limits (no pets) and an inspection annually.
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A search using ohio in this form provided this link. Apparently, in Ohio, the state Department of Agriculture is the licensing entity.
Dept. of Agriculturehttp://www.ohioagriculture.gov/pubs/divs/food/food-licensing.stm
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