Or. Admin. Code § 603-025-0311

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 603-025-0311 - Cottage Food Exemption Purpose

(1) The Department recognizes cottage food establishments as a modern method of producing and selling food products. The legislative mandate in ORS 616.723 is accomplished by exempting from licensure and routine inspection of cottage food establishments that;

(a) Limit their food processing activities to only those identified in OAR 603-025-0320 as permissible without a license;

(b) Sell a quantity as described in OAR 603-025-0320 of products; and

(c) Otherwise meet the regulatory requirements detailed in OAR 603-025-0310 to 603-025-0330.

(2) The Department retains the responsibility and authority to protect public health by the enforcement of regulations consistent with interstate food safety systems associated with the production, processing, and distribution of all food products or commodities of agricultural origin.

Or. Admin. Code § 603-025-0311

DOA 4-2024, adopt filed 04/18/2024, effective 4/18/2024; DOA 5-2024, minor correction filed 04/22/2024, effective 4/22/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561, 616.028

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 616.010, 616.723