Commercial Soft Drink Production

[RDWHAHB]

Don't know where to post this...

Anybody have experience selling commercial soft drinks? What kind of permits, rules, etc? I can't seem to find anything. These would NOT have booze in them.

The reason I ask is that I may have thought of a niche market that I could make a line of sodas for. It seems like some breweries make sodas. Is there any special hoops to jump though??

Thanks, Jeffro

 

[david_42]

Your best bet is to talk to the folks in the state government that regulate the food industry. In Oregon, any commercial food/beverage has to be manufactured in a dedicated area that is inspected at least annually. And by dedicated, they mean a building not attached (sharing an internal door) to any living quarters.

 

[remilard]

Varies by state to state with very little Federal regulations as long as you aren't adding drugs other than caffeine, making health claims etc.

Hopefully you've got a better idea than pumpkin seeds.

 

[RDWHAHB]

Good tips. I found the info here:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/wholesalefood/storage.html

Looks like in CO it can be in your home, but it must be a dedicated facility (i.e. not your kitchen, bathroom, etc.).

No pumpkin seeds. I'll need to research it a bunch more. May be too small of a market. Who knows though.