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A clear, friendly reference to cottage food laws across the U.S. — plus local markets ready to welcome what you bake.
Holiday market season is coming. Know your state's rules before you apply.
Check your stateWhat you can sell, where, and what paperwork you need.
AL
Alabama allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous homemade foods directly to consumers without a state permit.
AK
Alaska allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous homemade foods directly to consumers.
AZ
Arizona allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous homemade foods without a state permit.
AR
Arkansas allows the sale of low-risk homemade foods directly to consumers.
CA
California's Cottage Food Operations (CFO) program lets you sell low-risk homemade foods. Class A allows direct sales; Class B adds indirect sales through retail. A county permit is required.
CO
Colorado's Cottage Foods Act allows non-potentially hazardous foods sold directly to consumers without a license, but a food safety training course is required.
Farmers markets and venues that welcome cottage food vendors.
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