MN Cottage Foods LawIt's the law! As of July 1, 2015, you can make cottage foods in your home kitchen (baked foods, pickled, canned, jams, jellies, etc.) without a license BUT you must first take a MDA-approved food safety training and register with the MDA.
LAB-TESTED RECIPES RESOURCES"Come and Bake It" 21 tested recipes for icing and frosting “So Easy To Preserve,” tested recipes from the University of Georgia. National Center for Home Food Preservation. | Helpful Cottage Food ResourcesMFMA Fact Sheet: 2015 MN Cottage Foods Law An explanation of the new law. Cottage Foods Producer Registration Form This form can be filled online or mailed in. Detailed Cottage Foods Training YouTube Video Click here for further MDA information Do I need a license to sell food at a farmers' market?The MFMA collaborates with the MN Dept. of Health and MN Dept. of Ag to help producers navigate the complex world of food regulations. If you have a question about the regulations governing Minnesota farmers' markets, email us at info@mfma.org or call us at (507) 664-9446. |
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