FWIW, I went through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s “boot camp” that covered the new law line by line. I am very familiar with the Food Freedom Act since I deal with it every day. And no, I can’t sell my powders across state lines. No vendor is allowed to sell any prepared product across state lines under the Food Freedom Act. I couldn’t sell across state lines under the Cottage Food Law that preceded the Food Freedom Act, either. So, no big change there. What did change is the inspection requirements and package labeling. Under the Tennessee Cottage Food Act small vendors were subject to random, unannounced home inspection. We also were required to put nutrition info on the label to satisfy the USDA and FDA. Those requirements were eliminated under the Food Freedom Act that went into effect in July 2022. The real kicker is I applied for a food manufacturing permit two and a half years ago. I’m STILL waiting for the state to come out and inspect my powdering facility. Once I have a food manufacturing permit I will be able to sell my powders across state lines.
When you are able, please ping me! (I’m in Texas) Thanks!