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Cottage food law

Oklahoma cottage food law

Oklahoma lets home kitchens sell homemade foods with gross annual sales under $75,000. Foods that do not need time or temperature control can go through shops and carriers; foods that need it require approved training and direct sales.

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The rules at a glance

Homemade Food Freedom Act

  • Unattended honesty stand?

    Not addressed

    The law doesn't mention unattended, self-serve or honor-system stands.

  • Sign up with the state?

    Optional

    Registration is optional. A $15 registration number can replace your name and address on labels.

    Source

  • Food safety class?

    Sometimes

    Required before selling foods that need time or temperature control.

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    • Before a producer produces and sells time- or temperaturecontrolled-for-safety homemade food products, the producer shall complete and pass food safety training from a list of providers, including the ServSafe Food Handler Training, approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and ForestryOklahoma Statutes, Title 2, Sections 5-4.1 to 5-4.6 (PDF)

  • Kitchen inspection?

    Sometimes

    Exempt from licensing, but health officials can investigate a reported illness.

    Source

  • Yearly sales limit

    $75,000 a year

    Gross annual sales under $75,000, from any location.

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  • Foods that need a fridge?

    Sometimes

    Foods needing time or temperature control are allowed after approved training.

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    • Time- or temperature-controlled-for-safety homemade food products shall be sold by the producer directly to the consumer, either in person or by remote means, including, but not limited to, the Internet or telephoneOklahoma Statutes, Title 2, Sections 5-4.1 to 5-4.6 (PDF)
    • Before a producer produces and sells time- or temperaturecontrolled-for-safety homemade food products, the producer shall complete and pass food safety training from a list of providers, including the ServSafe Food Handler Training, approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and ForestryOklahoma Statutes, Title 2, Sections 5-4.1 to 5-4.6 (PDF)

  • Take orders online?

    Yes

    Sales by internet or telephone are allowed.

    Source

  • Ship or mail orders?

    Sometimes

    Foods that do not need time or temperature control can go by parcel carrier; others must be delivered by you.

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  • Sell through shops?

    Sometimes

    Foods that do not need time or temperature control can go through shops; others only direct.

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What goes on the label

Required wording

This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection.

At least 10-point type. Put it on the label, placard or web page.

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The label also shows

  • The producer's name and phone number
  • The physical address where the food was produced
  • A description of the food
  • Ingredients in descending order of proportion
  • A statement of the eight most common allergens
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Before your first sale

This is general information, not legal advice. Check with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) before you sell, and again if you add a new food or a new way of selling.

We check these sources every month and update this page when they change.

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