⚠️ Food Vendor Notice – Effective September 1, 2025 *Cottage Food Vendors If you are selling foods covered by the Texas Cottage Food Law (such as baked goods, jams, pickles, candy, coffee, etc.), you do not need a food permit to participate. *Cottage food vendors selling TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods such as cheesecakes, cream pies, or cut fruit must register with DSHS, use proper labeling, and follow storage/temperature rules — but no local permit is required. Vendors Serving Meat, Poultry, or Seafood • Cottage Food Law does not cover meat, poultry, or seafood. • If your food contains any of these, you are required to obtain a Temporary Food Establishment Permit. • DSHS requires applications 30 days prior to the event. • Collin County requires applications at least 5 business days prior to the market. • A copy of your approved permit must be emailed to us before you can set up at the event.📩 For permit questions, contact Collin County Environmental Health at environmentalhealth@collincountytx.gov.or adenaker@collincountytx.go *
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