would I need some kind of license to sell home made cookies on e-bay or to post an ad in the local classifieds? I live in NV
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2006-09-17 10:51:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
who the hell told u that a lot of people do its not illegal it is perfectaly legal
2006-09-17 11:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by nikkisixxchick48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a sink dedicated to the making of the cookies, not your standard kitchen sink. The health department requires this. They also inspect your work area. You'll need a business license which is available from your state capital, call the revenue department and ask about mobile sellers permits. Since you won't have a storefront you can get away with using a mobile sellers permit for this. You need to register your business name (not expensive) with them too, and ask how often sales tax payments need to be made. Chicago requires paperwork every month, WI and PA are on annual or every 6 month schedules. You'll need a food license, yes. A call to your city clerk's office can be a big help. If you were making doggie cookies and biscuits to supply pet shops, you can bypass the health inspection part because the food isn't going into people's mouths. If you can't get enough info off this site, try contacting bridal shops and ask if they can refer you to anyone who makes wedding cakes from home in your town. Then call that person and kibitz about the ins and outs, they willl know exactly what's needed for your business.
2016-03-27 06:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you need a license. I'm not sure about the regulators in NV, but here in Michigan, you would need a permit from either the Health Department or Dept. of Agriculture (depending on whether you are considered food service or a grocer).
2006-09-17 10:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll sell any cookies on e-bay!! People usually go to the grocery store for them. And they would probably be stale by the time you shipped the cookies to wherever they are going. Not a very intelligent idea.
2006-09-17 11:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't need a license but you might want to consider getting a seal from the BBB. you also have to consider that you may not be able to ship to all countries. some countries have bans on importing certain foods or ingredients in foods. i would check with your city councillor.
2006-09-17 11:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by married_men_love_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you kept it small probably not but if you get big then yes you probably need a license there not very expensive to buy.
2006-09-17 10:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by mom363546 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need all kinds of licences and permits to go into the food bussiness
2006-09-17 10:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a store then yes. If jsut a one time thing then no.
2006-09-17 10:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by Gigantic_Tager 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i dont think it is. If your doing it through ebay/advertisement it shud def be okay. although wont they melt if you ship them far? but great way though to raise money!! GOOD LUCK!!
2006-09-17 11:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by Schlav!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal if the cookies are rotten or burned.
2006-09-17 11:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by nonono 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋