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Filling out the Registration/Permit Form for the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department can streamline your cottage food business operations. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure that you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your Registration/Permit Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your online document editor.
2. Begin by filling out your Cottage Food Operator (CFO) Business Name at the top of the form along with the date and your CFO Physical Address, including City, ZIP, and optional website.
3. Select your category of operation by choosing either 'Class A' for direct sales only or 'Class B' for direct and indirect sales, and note the associated fees.
4. Initial the agreement stating that foods containing cream, custard, or meat fillings are prohibited, confirming you understand the non-potentially hazardous items allowed.
5. If you are a 'Class A' CFO, complete the self-certification checklist as indicated.
6. Indicate the products you will be preparing and selling by checking the appropriate boxes in the product section, including baked goods, jams, candy, and others specified.
7. Initial the agreement regarding proper product labeling and familiarize yourself with the specific requirements for labels mandated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
8. Select your method of waste disposal and indicate either public sewer service or private septic system.
9. Identify your water source used in the cottage food facility, checking either a public water system or private water supply and providing additional details as required.
10. Initial your agreement to complete the California Department of Public Health food processor course within three months after approval.
11. Initial the understanding that no more than one full-time equivalent employee, not counting family members, can work in the registered area.
12. Initial your understanding of gross annual sales limits and the procedure should these limits be exceeded.
13. Initial the delivery limitation agreement, acknowledging that all products must be delivered in person.
14. Complete the owner's statement section by providing your name, signature, and the date, granting the local health department access for inspections.
15. Once all sections are completed, ensure your information is accurate. Save your changes, and you can download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Start filling out your Registration/Permit Form online today to get your cottage food business up and running!