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Florida's Cottage Food Law

Florida's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods made in a home kitchen. The law covers products that don't require refrigeration to remain safe, including baked goods, candies, jams, and similar shelf-stable items. You don't need a commercial kitchen or a food establishment license to operate, making it one of the more accessible frameworks in the country.

You can sell your products through a wide range of channels in Florida. Direct sales at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and other in-person venues are all permitted. Florida also allows online orders and shipping directly to customers within the state, which gives your business real flexibility to reach buyers beyond your local area. There are no restrictions limiting you to in-person transactions only.

Florida sets a generous annual revenue cap of $250,000, which gives you significant room to grow. No permit or registration is required before you start selling. Every product must carry a label stating it was "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations." Florida's combination of high revenue limits, online sales, and shipping rights makes it one of the strongest cottage food states for building a sustainable home-based business.

Quick Summary

Florida cottage food law allows:

  • •Baked goods (cakes, cookies, breads, pastries, muffins)
  • •Candies and confections
  • •Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • •Honey and honey products
  • •Dried herbs and herb blends
  • •Dry baking mixes

Not allowed:

  • •Meat and poultry products
  • •Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
  • •Canned low-acid vegetables
  • •Dairy-based products (custards, cheesecakes)
  • •Seafood products
  • •Sprouts and cut leafy greens

Sales limit: $50,000 per year

Annual Limit

$50,000/year

Permit Required

No

Online Orders

Allowed

Shipping

Not Allowed

Permitted Foods

  • ✓Baked goods (cakes, cookies, breads, pastries, muffins)
  • ✓Candies and confections
  • ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • ✓Honey and honey products
  • ✓Dried herbs and herb blends
  • ✓Dry baking mixes
  • ✓Roasted nuts and nut mixes
  • ✓Granola and trail mixes
  • ✓Popcorn and popcorn products
  • ✓Fruit pies and fruit empanadas

Prohibited Foods

  • ✗Meat and poultry products
  • ✗Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
  • ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
  • ✗Dairy-based products (custards, cheesecakes)
  • ✗Seafood products
  • ✗Sprouts and cut leafy greens
  • ✗Garlic-in-oil preparations

Labeling Requirements

  • ✓Name of the cottage food operator
  • ✓Physical home address of the operation
  • ✓Product name
  • ✓Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • ✓Major food allergen disclosure
  • ✓Net weight or net volume
  • ✓Required disclaimer: "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations"

Required Label Disclaimer

“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.”

Starting a Home Bakery in Florida

Once you understand the cottage food rules, most Florida home bakers focus on three things:

  • →Pricing recipes so they are profitable
  • →Creating compliant labels
  • →Managing orders and preorders

endvr helps Florida bakers do all three in one place.

Tools for Florida Cottage Food Bakers

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Florida allows online orders

Launch an online bakery storefront

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Common Questions Florida Bakers Ask

Can I sell baked goods from home in Florida?+
Yes. Florida's cottage food law permits individuals to produce and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods from their home kitchen directly to consumers without a commercial kitchen license.
Do I need a permit to sell cottage food in Florida?+
No permit is required in Florida to sell cottage food products, though you must still comply with labeling requirements and sales restrictions.
How much can I earn selling cottage food in Florida?+
Florida cottage food producers may earn up to $50,000 per year from direct sales. Sales above this limit may require a commercial food license.
Can I take orders online in Florida?+
Yes. Florida permits online orders for cottage food products. However, products must typically be delivered directly to the buyer in person — shipping is not permitted.
Can I ship cottage food products in Florida?+
No. Florida does not allow shipping of cottage food products. Sales must be completed through direct, in-person transactions with the consumer.
What foods can I sell from home in Florida?+
Under Florida's cottage food law, permitted products include Baked goods (cakes, cookies, breads, pastries, muffins), Candies and confections, Jams, jellies, and preserves, Honey and honey products, Dried herbs and herb blends, Dry baking mixes and others. Generally, any food that does not require refrigeration for safety qualifies. Foods with cream, custard, or meat fillings are typically not allowed.
What labeling is required to sell cottage food in Florida?+
Florida requires cottage food labels to include: Name of the cottage food operator; Physical home address of the operation; Product name; Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight. Labels must also display the disclaimer: "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.".

Common Florida cottage food questions

→ Can I sell cottage food online in Florida?→ Can I ship cottage food in Florida?→ What is Florida's cottage food sales limit?→ What are Florida's labeling requirements?→ Can I use cream cheese frosting in Florida?

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