SB 2888 Summary

• Establishes the Access to Local Food Act allowing cottage food operations to produce and sell food products from home or farm kitchens with a permit from the Department of Health.

• Requires cottage food operators to obtain a $25 permit (valid 1 year initially, then 2 years for renewals) and submit proof of food handler certification and, for certain preservation methods, either a Hawaii master food preserver certificate or approved recipe testing.

• Mandates labeling of cottage food products with "Made in a Home or Farm Kitchen," "Not inspected by the Department of Health," allergen information, and ingredient lists.

• Exempts cottage food operations from other licensing, permitting, inspection, and labeling requirements administered by the Department of Health, while maintaining restrictions on interstate commerce and federal law compliance.

• Takes effect January 1, 2023, and preempts county and local ordinances that prohibit or regulate the production and sale of cottage food products.