Cottage Food Laws by State

Explore cottage food regulations across the United States. Learn how cottage food laws work in your state and what you can legally sell from your home kitchen.

We're launching first in Florida. Here's how cottage food laws work nationwide.

Cottage food laws allow home-based food producers to sell certain low-risk foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen or extensive permits. Each state has its own regulations, sales limits, and approved product lists. Understanding your state's cottage food law is the first step to legally selling your homemade goods.

Florida Cottage Food Law

Florida has one of the most business-friendly cottage food laws in the nation. Home-based food entrepreneurs can sell up to $250,000 annually in baked goods, jams, jellies, and other approved products without needing a permit or commercial kitchen. Products must be properly labeled and sold directly to consumers.

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Permitted Products

Home-baked goods, jams, jellies, fruit butters, honey

Annual Sales Limit

Up to $250,000

Permit Required

Kitchen Inspection

Not required

Where to Sell

Direct to consumer only (farmers markets, roadside stands, online pickup)

View Official Florida Cottage Food Guidelines

Cottage Food Laws Across America

Each state has unique cottage food regulations. Explore the basics below and visit official resources for complete details.

Texas

Texas offers one of the most flexible cottage food laws with no sales limit. Producers must complete a basic food safety course and can sell a wide range of products.

Permitted: Wide range of cottage foods including baked goods, jams, dried herbs. Sales Limit: Unlimited. Requirements: Food safety training required. Registration required for acidified products.

Official Guidelines

California

California requires cottage food operators to register (Class A) or obtain a permit (Class B). Class A allows up to $50K annually; Class B allows up to $100K.

Permitted: Baked goods (no cream/custard fillings), jams, jellies, dried fruit. Sales Limit: $50K (Class A) or $100K (Class B). Requirements: Registration or permit, food safety certification.

Official Guidelines

New York

New York's cottage food law is more restrictive with a $50K sales cap. Products are limited to specific low-risk items.

Permitted: Limited range including baked goods, jams, jellies, candy. Sales Limit: $50K annually. Requirements: Proper labeling with home address, no home inspection required.

Official Guidelines

Georgia

Georgia's cottage food law allows sales up to $50K annually. No license required, but products must be labeled appropriately.

Permitted: Baked goods, jams, jellies, dried herbs. Sales Limit: $50K annually. Requirements: Proper labeling required, no permit needed.

Official Guidelines

North Carolina

North Carolina permits sales up to $25K annually under their cottage food exemption. Products must be properly labeled.

Permitted: Baked goods, jams, jellies, dried herbs and herb blends. Sales Limit: $25K annually. Requirements: Labeling required, no permit needed.

Official Guidelines

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Limited Food Establishment law allows home-based production with proper registration and sales up to $50K.

Permitted: Non-potentially hazardous foods including baked goods, jams, certain candies. Sales Limit: $50K annually. Requirements: Registration required.

Official Guidelines

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