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Last verified January 2025
Permit required

Washington requires a cottage food permit from the WSDA to sell low-risk homemade foods. An inspection of your kitchen is part of the process.

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Gross sales limit

$25,000/year for direct; up to $125,000 with indirect endorsement

What you can sell

  • Baked goods
  • Jams and jellies
  • Candy and confections
  • Dried fruits and vegetables
  • Granola and popcorn
  • Roasted coffee and tea

What you can't sell

Meat, dairy, seafood, and anything requiring refrigeration.

Where you can sell

Direct to consumer and limited indirect sales at retail stores within Washington.

Labeling requirements

Producer name and address, ingredients, allergen statement, net weight, and 'Made in a home kitchen.'

Permits & registration

Cottage food permit from the WA State Dept. of Agriculture, including a kitchen inspection and recipe approval.
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Printable permit guides

Download a ready-to-print guide for Washington — take it to your inspector, keep it on file, or share it.

In-depth guide

A step-by-step permit pathway, sales-channel breakdown, and labeling checklist for Washington.

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