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Cottage Food Laws for Vermont

There are instances where you will need either a home bakery license, a permit, or a food processing license. The license you need depends on what you produce from your home and your annual sales revenue. There are exemptions for baked goods and processed foods.

There is also general information on operating a food business from your home, as well as instructions on how to obtain the necessary licenses.

The above information can be found at:

https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/food-lodging-program/home-based-food-licenses-and-exemptions

If you are considering starting a food home business from your home, you will need a permit. You can find information about permits for home businesses at the following website:

https://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/permit-handbook/sheetHCbake.pdf

You can also refer to the following guide, which provides information on whether a food processing license is necessary, exemptions from obtaining a food processing license, and more.

https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ENV_FL_GuidetoOpeningaHomeBasedFoodBusiness.pdf

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