CSU Extension Cottage Foods Statewide Training: In-Person

This training covers specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen.
About this Event

CSU Extension Cottage Food Safety Training 

This food safety training webinar is approximately 4 hours long depending on questions. It meets the food safety-training requirements in the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. It is supported and offered by Colorado State University Extension, with technical support from the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE).

Participants will learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen. Participants also learn about the most current Colorado Cottage Food Act guidelines and best practices.

This course will cover food safety considerations in a home kitchen, which can be different than concerns in a commercial kitchen. We will cover:

• Hygiene
• Preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens
• End cooking Temperatures, cold holding and hot holding temperatures of new food categories allowed in 2027
• Sanitation requirements
• Storage of ingredients and products
• Transporting products
• Eligible foods – including time and temperature-controlled foods
• Labelling and sales requirements
• Colorado Cottage Foods Act requirements

Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, participants receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Proof of attending an approved food safety training is required by most Colorado Market managers.

Pre-registration required. If you wish to pay by cash or check, please register by contacting [email protected]

Colorado State University Extension provides trusted, practical education to help you solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.

Los programas de Extenstion están disponibles para todos sin discriminación. Colorado State University Extension, Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos y condados de Colorado cooperan.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.  Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

English is the official language and authoritative version of all federal information. Col.st/ll0t3

If you need accommodations or access in another language, please notify the class organizer at least 15 days before the event. Si tiene una solicitud de acceso lingüístico o discapacidad, notifique a [email protected] / 719-520-7690 al menos 15 días hábiles antes del evento.

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