California
Home food producers in California
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California cottage food at a glance
Recorded cottage food cap for California: $75,000 (period not set).
Recorded cap notes: Class A: $75,000 base (~$88,878 CPI-adjusted 2026). Class B: $150,000 base (~$172,411 CPI-adjusted 2025; 2026 figure higher). Caps increase annually with CA CPI per AB 1144 (2021) — verify the current-year amount with CDPH.
California two-tier system. Class A (direct sales, $75,000 base — ~$88,878 CPI-adjusted for 2026) requires county registration, no inspection. Class B ($150,000 base — ~$172,411 in 2025, CPI-adjusted annually) requires county permit and home kitchen inspection. Both require ANSI-accredited food handler course within 3 months, renewed every 3 years. Caps adjust annually by CA CPI — verify the current-year figure with CDPH.
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