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New Hampshire's Cottage Food Law

New Hampshire's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade food products directly to consumers without operating under a licensed food facility. The law applies to home-based producers making low-risk, non-potentially-hazardous foods. Covered products are generally baked goods, jams, and similar shelf-stable items that don't require refrigeration to remain safe. You must be operating from your own home kitchen.

You can sell your cottage food products in person through direct sales channels such as farmers markets, farm stands, roadside stands, and similar venues. Online sales are not permitted under New Hampshire's cottage food law, and you cannot ship products to customers. All sales must happen face-to-face, which means your customer base is limited to people you can reach in your local area.

New Hampshire caps annual cottage food revenue at $2,500, which is one of the lower limits among US states. No permit or registration is required before you start selling. The low revenue cap is the most significant restriction you'll face, and it positions cottage food as a supplemental income source rather than a full business. If your operation grows, you'll want to explore licensed food facility options to expand legally.

Quick Summary

New Hampshire cottage food law allows:

  • •Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pies)
  • •Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • •Candies and confections
  • •Granola and dried mixes
  • •Roasted nuts
  • •Honey and maple products

Not allowed:

  • •Meat and poultry products
  • •Seafood products
  • •Items requiring refrigeration for safety
  • •Dairy-based products requiring temperature control
  • •Low-acid canned goods
  • •Products with cream or custard fillings

Sales limit: $2,500 per year

Annual Limit

$2,500/year

Permit Required

No

Online Orders

Not Allowed

Shipping

Not Allowed

Permitted Foods

  • ✓Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pies)
  • ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • ✓Candies and confections
  • ✓Granola and dried mixes
  • ✓Roasted nuts
  • ✓Honey and maple products

Prohibited Foods

  • ✗Meat and poultry products
  • ✗Seafood products
  • ✗Items requiring refrigeration for safety
  • ✗Dairy-based products requiring temperature control
  • ✗Low-acid canned goods
  • ✗Products with cream or custard fillings

Labeling Requirements

  • ✓Producer's name and home address
  • ✓Product name
  • ✓Complete ingredient list
  • ✓Major food allergen disclosure
  • ✓Net weight or net volume
  • ✓Statement that product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state

Starting a Home Bakery in New Hampshire

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

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

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Common Questions New Hampshire Bakers Ask

Can I sell baked goods from home in New Hampshire?+
Yes. New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire?+
No permit is required in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire cottage food producers may earn up to $2,500 per year from direct sales. Sales above this limit may require a commercial food license.
Can I take orders online in New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire does not permit online sales of cottage food products under the cottage food law. Sales must be conducted in person through direct transactions.
Can I ship cottage food products in New Hampshire?+
No. New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?+
Under New Hampshire's cottage food law, permitted products include Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pies), Jams, jellies, and preserves, Candies and confections, Granola and dried mixes, Roasted nuts, Honey and maple products. 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 New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire requires cottage food labels to include: Producer's name and home address; Product name; Complete ingredient list; Major food allergen disclosure.

Common New Hampshire cottage food questions

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

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