| New Jersey Cottage Food Operator’s Permit (CFO-1) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
Start First |
| Cottage Food Operator Application Instructions (CFO-1 Instructions) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
Also Recommended |
| Product Questionnaire (for each product, frosting, and filling) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
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| Local Zoning Board Approval (Wayne Township — prerequisite to state permit) |
Wayne Township Zoning/Planning Board |
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| Approved Foods List Compliance (only allowed non-TCS foods) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
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| Labeling Requirements (mandatory statement and full ingredient/allergen list) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
Also Recommended |
| Cottage Food Operator Rules Compliance (N.J.A.C. 8:24-11) |
New Jersey Department of Health — Public Health and Food Protection Program |
Also Recommended |
| Sales Tax Certificate of Authority (New Jersey Division of Taxation) |
New Jersey Division of Taxation |
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| EIN (Employer Identification Number) |
Internal Revenue Service |
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| Fictitious Business Name (Trade Name/DBA) Filing |
Passaic County Clerk (for sole proprietors/general partnerships) |
Also Recommended |
| Home Occupation Permit (Wayne Township) |
Wayne Township Planning/Zoning |
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| General Liability/Product Liability Insurance |
Private insurer (not a government agency) |
Also Recommended |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you hire employees) |
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (enforcement); policy from private insurer |
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| State Business Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation — if you choose to form one) |
New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
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| Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) |
ANSI-Accredited Certification Body (ServSafe, Prometric, etc.) |
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| NJ Food Handler Certification |
State-Approved Training Provider |
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| Wayne Business License / Tax Registration |
Wayne Finance Department / City Clerk |
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