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Georgia's Cottage Food Law

Georgia's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade food products directly from a private home kitchen without a food service license. The law covers non-potentially hazardous foods, meaning shelf-stable items that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. Home bakers, candy makers, and jam producers are the primary operators this law is designed for. You don't need a commercial kitchen to get started.

You can sell your products in person at farmers markets, roadside stands, and other direct-to-consumer venues. Georgia also permits online orders and shipping, which gives your business more reach than cottage food laws in many other states allow. There are no restrictions limiting you to in-state customers, so you can ship products to buyers outside Georgia as well.

Georgia has no annual revenue cap, so your earnings aren't limited by the law. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling. Every product must carry the state-mandated disclaimer identifying it as made in a home kitchen. The combination of no revenue ceiling, no permit requirement, and shipping access makes Georgia one of the more business-friendly states for cottage food operators. That foundation gives your home food business real room to grow.

Quick Summary

Georgia cottage food law allows:

  • •Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, pastries)
  • •Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • •Candies and confections
  • •Honey
  • •Roasted nuts
  • •Dried herbs and spices

Not allowed:

  • •Meat and poultry products
  • •Foods requiring refrigeration (cream-filled pastries, cheesecakes)
  • •Canned low-acid vegetables
  • •Dairy-based products
  • •Raw sprouts
  • •Fruit butters with low pH requiring pressure canning

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, bread, pastries)
  • ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • ✓Candies and confections
  • ✓Honey
  • ✓Roasted nuts
  • ✓Dried herbs and spices
  • ✓Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
  • ✓Granola and trail mix

Prohibited Foods

  • ✗Meat and poultry products
  • ✗Foods requiring refrigeration (cream-filled pastries, cheesecakes)
  • ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
  • ✗Dairy-based products
  • ✗Raw sprouts
  • ✗Fruit butters with low pH requiring pressure canning

Labeling Requirements

  • ✓Producer's full name and home address
  • ✓Product name
  • ✓Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • ✓Major food allergen disclosure
  • ✓Net weight or net volume
  • ✓Required state disclaimer: 'This product was made in a private home kitchen that is not subject to Georgia Department of Public Health rules and regulations for food service establishments.'

Required Label Disclaimer

“This product was made in a private home kitchen that is not subject to Georgia Department of Public Health rules and regulations for food service establishments.”

Starting a Home Bakery in Georgia

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

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

endvr helps Georgia bakers do all three in one place.

Tools for Georgia Cottage Food Bakers

Create compliant labels in seconds

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Georgia allows online orders

Launch an online bakery storefront

Since Georgia permits online cottage food sales, endvr gives you a simple storefront where customers can browse, preorder, and pay — no website required.

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Common Questions Georgia Bakers Ask

Can I sell baked goods from home in Georgia?+
Yes. Georgia'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 Georgia?+
No permit is required in Georgia 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 Georgia?+
Georgia 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 Georgia?+
Yes. Georgia 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 Georgia?+
No. Georgia 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 Georgia?+
Under Georgia's cottage food law, permitted products include Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, pastries), Jams, jellies, and preserves, Candies and confections, Honey, Roasted nuts, Dried herbs and spices 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 Georgia?+
Georgia requires cottage food labels to include: Producer's full name and home address; Product name; Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight; Major food allergen disclosure. Labels must also display the disclaimer: "This product was made in a private home kitchen that is not subject to Georgia Department of Public Health rules and regulations for food service establishments.".

Common Georgia cottage food questions

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

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