Cottage food law
A cottage food law lets people sell certain low-risk foods, such as bread, cookies and jam, made in a home kitchen, usually without a commercial kitchen license. Each state sets its own list of allowed foods, labeling, sales limits and where you can sell, so rules differ by state.
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About cottage food law.
Also called: cottage food act, home kitchen law, homemade food law.
Most cottage food laws exclude foods that need refrigeration, such as cream-filled pastry, meat and many dairy items. Labels often must list ingredients, allergens and a statement that the food was made in a home kitchen.
Some states limit annual sales or require registration, a food handler card or a permitted sale location. Selling at a market is usually allowed, but some states restrict shipping or selling to restaurants.
Organizers often ask food vendors for proof of the right permit. Our permits hub has a table of cottage food laws by state.
This is general information, not legal advice; check with your city, county or state office or an attorney for your situation.
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