(954) 434–0008Selling your homemade food products is an excellent way to share your talent with your community and potentially provide an extra source of income for your household.
We have compiled resources below to help residents learn more about Florida’s Cottage Food Law and applicable requirements.
Disclaimer: The resources provided on this page are intended to serve as general informational and educational resources and are not intended to constitute legal advice or establish regulatory requirements. For official and current information regarding Florida’s Cottage Food Law, please refer to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Florida Statutes Chapter 500. Third-party resources are provided for supplemental educational information and should be independently verified.
Introduction
Cottage food operations that meet Florida’s requirements do not require a food permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
However, there are guidelines on what you’re allowed to sell and labeling requirements.
Review these helpful resources to get started:
How to Legally Sell Food From Home in Florida
What Farmers Need to Know About Florida’s Cottage Food Law
Important Things to Know
Eligible foods: Foods manufactured under the cottage food law are limited to products that are considered a low risk for causing foodborne illness.
Sales limit: Florida currently has a $250,000 annual gross sales limit for cottage food operations.
Florida Cottage Food Legal Requirements
Labeling: Cottage food products must meet specific labeling requirements.
Where you can sell: Current Florida Statute §500.80 allows cottage food operators to sell online or by mail order, and products may be delivered directly to the consumer, to a specific event venue, or by USPS/commercial mail. Wholesale sales are prohibited.
Home-Based Business Requirements: Cottage food operations must also comply with applicable requirements for operating a home-based business under Florida law.
Food safety: Cottage food products must be produced or packaged at the residence of the cottage food operation and must meet the applicable requirements of Florida’s Cottage Food Law.
How to Price Your Food
Recipe and Ingredient Cost Calculator
Laws and Regulations
Florida Statutes Chapter 500 Cottage Food Operations
Disclaimer: The resources provided on this page are intended to serve as general informational and educational resources and are not intended to constitute legal advice or establish regulatory requirements. For official and current information regarding Florida’s Cottage Food Law, please refer to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Florida Statutes Chapter 500. Third-party resources are provided for supplemental educational information and should be independently verified.