State Regulation Guide
Complete guide to selling homemade food in California. Updated for 2025.
Cottage food laws allow California residents to make and sell certain low-risk foods from their home kitchen without needing a commercial food license. These regulations vary by state but typically permit the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods like baked goods, jams, and dried herbs directly to consumers. In California, you can earn up to $177,756/year annually under cottage food exemptions.
Review California's cottage food laws including revenue limits ($177,756/year), allowed products, and labeling requirements detailed on this page.
California does not require registration for cottage food businesses. You can start preparing your allowed products.
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Follow California's labeling requirements including product name, ingredients, allergens, and the mandatory cottage food statement.
Sell your cottage food products through permitted venues and other allowed sales channels while staying under the $177,756/year annual limit.
⚠️ No potentially hazardous foods requiring time/temperature control for safety
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