Full course description
The Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect in 2014 and was revised in 2021. The law states that individuals can produce certain non-hazardous foods in their homes. The new law defines a cottage food as a non-potentially hazardous food that has been prepared in a person’s home and that does not require time or temperature control for safety. The law excludes products that use meat, poultry, or fish. The law does not address products for pets (i.e., dog food, dog treats), medical/health supplements for humans or pets (i.e., tinctures, pills), or products that contain more than 3 percent alcohol. Under ALCFL, the operator (you) must maintain certification of having attended and passed a food safety course approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). This course, given by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), is an approved course. The certificate you receive upon completion of this course is valid for three years.
It is highly recommended that this course be taken on a desktop or laptop computer using the Chrome or Firefox (Mozilla) web browser. Mobile devices, especially those running iOS, are not supported. In addition to the screens being to small to adequately view the course content, the Apple Safari and Microsoft IE/Edge web browsers have known issues that cannot be resolved, particularly with Panopto video. Additionally, using ad-blocking software or browser plugins can cause severe problems with the course material, and the use of third-party cookies may be necessary for some components to work properly.