FACT SHEET l Ohio Department of Agriculture
Governor Bob Taft Lieutenant Governor Jennette B. Bradley Director Fred L. Dailey		Food Safety Division 8995 East Main Street • Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 Phone: 614-752-9817 • Fax 614-466-4346 ODA URL: www.ohioagriculture.gov E-mail: foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov

COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION

With the recent passage of Amended Substitute Senate Bill 136 the “Cottage Food Production Operation” (CFPO) has come into existence. It is a new type of home-based food operation.

• CFPO is defined in Chapter 3715 of the Revised Code.

• CFPO must operate from a standard home kitchen (also defined in Chapter 3715 of the Revised Code).

• The foods a CFPO may process are stipulated in the Revised Code (non-potentially hazardous baked goods, jams, jellies, fruit butters, candies, etc.). Any additions to this list must be adopted in rules by the Director of Agriculture.

• A CFPO is not permitted to process potentially hazardous foods, can/process low-acid foods and acidified foods.

• A CFPO must follow the labeling requirements established in the Chapter 3715 of the  Revised Code as well as the federal labeling requirements where applicable (i.e. Nutritional labeling when a health claim is made).

• A CFPO must place the statement “This Product is Home Produced” on their labels.

• A CFPO is exempt from regulation by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

• A CFPO is exempt from licensing as a retail food establishment.

• Food products processed by a CFPO that are properly labeled are acceptable to be sold or used as an approved source in retail food establishments and food service operations.

Click here to review basic information about this type of firm.

Home Bakery: The Home Bakery registration and inspection via the Ohio Department of Agriculture will only apply to a home based firm that “bakes” potentially hazardous bakery products.

Please contact our office if you have additional questions about these firms.  Thank you.