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Cottage food businesses in Stanislaus County are only permitted to sell non-perishable, non-potentially hazardous items. For a list of approved items, click on the button below.

List of Approved Food Items

Alimentos Caseros Aprobados

Cottage Food Operator Permit: Stanislaus County

All Cottage Food Operators in Stanislaus County must obtain either a Class A or Class B cottage food license from the County Department of Environmental Resources. This department is basically the Health Department for all of Stanislaus County. Click the button below to be directed to their website.

Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources

Class A License: allows the business to sell directly to customers only

Class B License: allows the business to sell both directly and indirectly to the customer.

Business License

The entity from whom you will obtain your business license depends on the city, town, or jurisdiction in which you reside. Access the links below to be directed to your business licensing department depending on where you live.

Cottage Food Operator Permit: Stanislaus County

All Cottage Food Operators in Stanislaus County must obtain either a Class A or Class B cottage food license from the County Department of Environmental Resources. This department is basically the Health Department for all of Stanislaus County. Click the button below to be directed to their website.

Business License

The entity from whom you will obtain your business license depends on the city, town, or jurisdiction in which you reside. Access the links below to be directed to your business licensing department depending on where you live.

Modesto

Ceres

Turlock

Oakdale

Riverbank

Waterford

Hughson

Patterson

Newman

Stanislaus County (unincorporated)

Cottage Food Operator Permit: Stanislaus County

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Business License

The entity from whom you will obtain your business license depends on the city, town, or jurisdiction in which you reside. Access the links below to be directed to your business licensing department depending on where you live.

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