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New York's Cottage Food Law

New York's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain non-hazardous foods made in a home kitchen without a commercial license. The law applies to home-based producers selling directly to end consumers. Covered products are limited to non-potentially-hazardous foods, meaning items that don't require refrigeration to stay safe, such as baked goods, jams, and candies.

You can sell your products directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, farm stands, and your own home. Online orders are permitted, which means you can take orders through a website or social media. However, shipping is not allowed, so every transaction must result in an in-person handoff. You cannot sell through retail stores or wholesale channels.

Your annual gross sales cannot exceed $50,000. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling. Every product must carry the required disclaimer stating it was made in a home kitchen not subject to state or local health department inspection. New York doesn't have a revenue cap which is extremely generous compared to many other states, giving your business meaningful room to grow.

Quick Summary

New York cottage food law allows:

  • •Baked goods (cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries)
  • •Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • •Candies and confections
  • •Dried herbs and herb blends
  • •Roasted nuts and nut mixes
  • •Granola and trail mix

Not allowed:

  • •Meat and poultry products
  • •Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
  • •Dairy-based products (e.g., cheesecakes, cream-filled pastries)
  • •Cut fresh fruits and vegetables
  • •Canned low-acid vegetables
  • •Fruit butters processed at home (unless tested and approved)

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, muffins, pastries)
  • ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • ✓Candies and confections
  • ✓Dried herbs and herb blends
  • ✓Roasted nuts and nut mixes
  • ✓Granola and trail mix
  • ✓Honey
  • ✓Fruit pies and fruit empanadas
  • ✓Dry baking mixes

Prohibited Foods

  • ✗Meat and poultry products
  • ✗Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
  • ✗Dairy-based products (e.g., cheesecakes, cream-filled pastries)
  • ✗Cut fresh fruits and vegetables
  • ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
  • ✗Fruit butters processed at home (unless tested and approved)
  • ✗Alcoholic beverages
  • ✗Wholesale or retail resale products

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 disclaimer: 'This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to New York State or local health department inspection.'

Required Label Disclaimer

“This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to New York State or local health department inspection.”

Starting a Home Bakery in New York

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

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

endvr helps New York bakers do all three in one place.

Tools for New York Cottage Food Bakers

Create compliant labels in seconds

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New York allows online orders

Launch an online bakery storefront

Since New York 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 New York Bakers Ask

Can I sell baked goods from home in New York?+
Yes. New York'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 York?+
No permit is required in New York 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 York?+
New York 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 New York?+
Yes. New York 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 New York?+
No. New York 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 York?+
Under New York's cottage food law, permitted products include Baked goods (cakes, cookies, breads, muffins, pastries), Jams, jellies, and preserves, Candies and confections, Dried herbs and herb blends, Roasted nuts and nut mixes, Granola and trail mix 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 New York?+
New York 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 produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to New York State or local health department inspection.".

Common New York cottage food questions

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

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