Archive for Tag: Home Bakers

Legislature advances new standards for home bakers and cottage food operators selling products in N.J.

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Edward Thomson’s bill establishing health standards and other requirements for home bakers and cottage food operators who sell their cakes, candy, jams and more in New Jersey passed the Legislature on Monday. The bill (A4580/S73) requires residents selling their homemade food products to obtain a...

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Panel approves new standards for home bakers selling cottage foods

TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee cleared Assemblyman Edward Thomson’s bill establishing health standards and other requirements for home bakers who sell their food in New Jersey. The bill (A4580/S73) requires home bakers to obtain a permit from the state Health Department, register as a business in...

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Thomson bill to allow home bakers to sell goods passes committee

TRENTON, N.J. –Assemblyman Ned Thomson’s bill (A-4580) to establish requirements for the sale of home-baked goods passed an Assembly committee Monday. The bill allows home bakers to sell baked goods from home, at farmer markets, farm stands, and festivals. “Home bakers should have the same opportunity to profit from...

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