Do you bake or make wonderful jams and jellies and wondered how you could sell these goodies? Or maybe you already make and sell products at local festivals, flea markets, etc. Well the Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect on June 1, 2014 which allows you to make certain products and sell them directly to the consumer. However, there are certain requirements that must be met to ensure you are in compliance with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).
A two-hour training, scheduled for September 22, 2015 beginning at 5 pm, has been set up by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. This training meets the ADPH requirements. Upon completion of the approved food safety course and passage of the approved exam, clients will receive certification which last for five years. To continue operation, clients must maintain certification. Contact Janet Johnson at 334-703-2237 or 334-270-4133 for registration information or more information about the course. The meeting will be held at the Montgomery County Extension Office, 5340 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL.