We bake at home for ourselves, but the loaves have been so delicious that we've begun giving them as gifts or donating for sale at fund raisers, like our church bake sale. So figuring out containers would be helpful.
But things are evolving. It might be a good learning experience for her to sell them in the neighborhood this summer. What do you guys think ?
It could be very good experience for her to create a home-based baking business. But do keep in mind all food business is regulated by state and local municipalities.
Nearly every state has laws specific to the cottage food industry, meaning food produced and sold from a home kitchen.
All food production and sell is regulated for public health reasons; state health regulators want to limit risks of food borne illness, and be able to track the source of contaminated food in the event consumers become sick.
States usually regulate the cottage food industry through the public health department and/or agriculture department. So check with these departments for requirements.
Given the risk of food poisoning, states limit the type of food produced for sale in a home kitchen. There’s usually a list of food items that can be produced in a home kitchen.
Icings in particular are usually called out in cottage food laws. Nearly all states prohibit the production and sell of any baked goods that have icing and/or fillings with egg, butter, cheese, and/or cream in them. So you will need to check your icing ingredients to ensure they comply with the food regulations.
Most counties/townships have regulations for cottage food laws. These laws normally reflect the state so compliance with the state will put you in compliance with your local municipality.
If you are in Philadelphia, the city may have additional requirements.
Federal food labeling laws will apply as well.
