As of January 2013, the State of California permits an enterprise at a private home to prepare and package low-risk food products for sale to consumers. This seminar will offer a discussion on the steps required to become a Cottage Food Operation (CFO) in the County of San Bernardino. In addition, learn general food safety techniques including preparing a clean workstation and requirements for packaging homemade food products. Seminar topics include:

• Permits and Certifications required to operate as a CFO
• Food categories permitted under the law
• Operational and Food Labeling requirements

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Location: Carolyn Owens Community Center
13201 Central Ave., 2nd Floor Business Resource Center
Chino, CA 91710

Cost: This FREE seminar is sponsored by the City of Chino. Pre-registration is recommended; seating is limited.
Register by phone at (909) 983-5005
Register online at www.iesmallbusiness.com
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The Inland Empire SBDC is a cooperative program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship and is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and California State University Fullerton and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA and California State University Fullerton cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made of requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Deirdre Marsac at (909) 983-5005 for more information.