Cottage Food Business Permits

A Cottage Food Business Permit allows individuals to prepare and sell certain low-risk foods from their home kitchen legally. It ensures that these foods meet safety standards, providing consumer protection while enabling small-scale food entrepreneurs to operate without a commercial kitchen. Requirements typically include sourcing ingredients locally, following specific food handling practices, and labeling products correctly. The permit process varies by state or local jurisdiction, but generally involves an application, fee, and possibly a food safety training. This permit helps small food producers grow their business legally and safely within their communities.