Hi, If you're starting up a baked goods/candy business, check out our blog post about the ins and outs of food production at home. You'll find useful information about steps to take.

In most states, when you sell food to the public, you have to prepare it in a commercial kitchen. A quick call to your local health department should provide information or their web site may have information as well. Often, the organizers of a community event will require proof that you are complying with any applicable laws before they allow you to be a vendor at their event. They don't want to be held responsible for any problems that might arise.