Selling jams and cookies from home

[annawalks]

Hi All
I am new to this forum and would really like some informative advice.
I work from home and I would like to start selling some home-made jams, cooking sauces and cookies for some extra income. I'm not looking to make a significant amount of money (some, would be nice) because it's just a hobby that I enjoy and wouldn't mind selling some of the stuff to other housewives in the area.
I will distribute flyers in the my neighbourhood about the handmade food items I make but do I need a license for this?
What are the implications of getting sued and getting into trouble because someone has fallen sick (god forbid but who knows, it might happen) from eating the stuff I make?

Any help or insight is much appreciated. I would really like to do this for myself. I'm very bored just sitting at home all day. I would like to feel useful and make some extra pocket money (not my husband's) doing something I enjoy.
A.W

[Name Deleted]

Hi All
I am new to this forum and would really like some informative advice.
I work from home and I would like to start selling some home-made jams, cooking sauces and cookies for some extra income. I'm not looking to make a significant amount of money (some, would be nice) because it's just a hobby that I enjoy and wouldn't mind selling some of the stuff to other housewives in the area.
I will distribute flyers in the my neighbourhood about the handmade food items I make but do I need a license for this?
What are the implications of getting sued and getting into trouble because someone has fallen sick (god forbid but who knows, it might happen) from eating the stuff I make?

Any help or insight is much appreciated. I would really like to do this for myself. I'm very bored just sitting at home all day. I would like to feel useful and make some extra pocket money (not my husband's) doing something I enjoy.
A.W

Ive never heard of anyone needing a licence but you need to consider that you are selling to the public and there may be hygiene concerns re cleanliness. I would probably run it past the health agency (Koseicho) if you are selling food products (stall vendors need a licence if they want to sell food on the street)

Its probably unlikely you will get sued unless you give someone food poisoning in which case you will likely need to cover any hospital or medical bills and there is always the issue of compensation

In Japan its common to apologise as quickly as possible and accept responsibility until proven otherwise, even if you feel its not your fault. It doesnt look good if you shirk blame or avoid responsibility.

What you might want to consider is having tasting sessions and then offer to sell whatever it is you are offering, perhaps a free sample.

PS I used to sell herbal weight loss products through MLM with a money back guarantee and if people got sick or felt ill they could get a refund.

[Derukugi]

I know a German guy who lives out in the boondocks and has hooked up with bakery in town to sell his home-made jams.
Don`t know if the deal between the baker and him is on or off the books, but the selling to the public happens from the bakery.
Maybe that model would work for you too.

[Berunosuke]

Hi there. I`am the German Derukugi is talking about. I`am making Fruit Sauces, Jams, Pickles, Relish etc. since a few years now.

*I will distribute flyers in the my neighbourhood about the handmade food items I make but do I need a license for this?*

No, not for distributing the flyers or making the jam.

*What are the implications of getting sued and getting into trouble because someone has fallen sick (god forbid but who knows, it might happen) from eating the stuff I make?*

Very low. If somebody is mad at you, they can do something.

The local hoken center （保険センタ）is responsible for watching productions like this. The only condition for doing jam or other edible stuff is the label you have to attach with

Name -> 品名
Ingredience -> 原材料
Volume or Weight -> 内容量　g or ml
best before date -> 賞味期限
how to keep -> 保存方法
Maker ->　製造者

You can check this if you have a look at labels in some shop s or supermarkets. The local hoken Center has instruction leaflets for all kind of edible stuff like this. Since the local baachans around my place are making umeboshi and other kind of local specialities, they have to print labels for selling it at the local bussan center.

If you have more questions, just ask.

[Betting]

You can also go to the JETRO site, they'll have all the stuff in english. Also the Shinjuku Tocho has a section that will be able to help you out a lot http//www.tokyo-business.jp

[kansaibills]

Berunosuke

How do you promote your jams, pickles...? How were you able to get your product in a bakery.
Which item that you make is one of your favourites?

[flux]

Hi All
I am new to this forum and would really like some informative advice.
I work from home and I would like to start selling some home-made jams, cooking sauces and cookies for some extra income. I'm not looking to make a significant amount of money (some, would be nice) because it's just a hobby that I enjoy and wouldn't mind selling some of the stuff to other housewives in the area.
I will distribute flyers in the my neighbourhood about the handmade food items I make but do I need a license for this?
What are the implications of getting sued and getting into trouble because someone has fallen sick (god forbid but who knows, it might happen) from eating the stuff I make?

Any help or insight is much appreciated. I would really like to do this for myself. I'm very bored just sitting at home all day. I would like to feel useful and make some extra pocket money (not my husband's) doing something I enjoy.
A.W

I have no answers to your inquires, however I would love homemade Jam and cookies (apple pie my Kingdome for real apple pie). I am sure you will find more than a few customers on this forum. Let me know.