Cottage Food Laws by State
Every U.S. state has a cottage food law — rules that let you make and sell certain foods from your home kitchen without a commercial license. What you can sell, how much, where, and with what label varies a lot from state to state.
We’re building a verified guide for every state, one at a time. Each guide is checked against the state agency and current statute before it’s published — and stamped with the date we last reviewed it. If your state isn’t ready yet, it’s because we’d rather show you nothing than something we haven’t verified.
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Why cottage food sellers use Rootly
Most cottage food laws require selling directly to the end consumer — no wholesale, no middlemen. That’s exactly how Rootly works: buyers order and pay online, message you directly, and pick up in person. You get a storefront and online ordering without running afoul of the direct-to-consumer rules most states require.
Rootly charges sellers a flat monthly subscription — not a commission — so your full sale price counts toward you, not a platform cut.
These guides are general information, not legal advice. Cottage food rules change — always verify current requirements with your state’s agriculture or health department before selling. Each state guide lists its agency and the date we last reviewed it.