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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Organizations rally to help White City woman overrun by stray cats ... Central Point has a blue hue for its police ... On a mission ... Organizations rally to help White City woman overrun by stray cats ... Central Point has a blue hue for its police ... On a mission ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Cottage food operations are legal in Oregon Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I've wanted to start my own pastry business for a few years but don't have the funds to rent or buy a space. An out-of-state relative says they have similar businesses that are cottage food operations, which have less-strict rules and regulations. Does Oregon have this? — Marilyn W., Medford Well, Marilyn, you've asked a question with both a simple and complicated answer. Let's start with the easy part first. According to www.forrager.com , Oregon's cottage food law (SB 320) went into effect Jan. 1, 2016. The new law makes starting a cottage food operation easier, but it also comes with a laundry list of restrictions. Starting your business is simple enough; you need a food handler's card — no license or inspection from the health department is necessary. This is where the restrictions begin. You can only sell up to $20,000 worth of non-potentially hazardous baked goods each year, and sales through stores, restaurants and online are prohibited. We suggest you visit the website for the complete list of allowed foods you can sell, but a good rule of thumb is that it's limited to non-potentially hazardous foods that do not need to be refrigerated and do not contain meat. So foods such as jams, jellies or anything fermented are out of the question. However, pastries, bread, candy, cookies and a host of other tasty treats are allowed for you to sell. If you want to go into business but endure fewer restrictions, you can still get a domestic kitchen license. This requires getting — and passing — a health inspection in whatever location you're doing business, even if that place is your home. — Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501