Florida's Cottage Food Law
Florida's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade food products from a private residential kitchen. The law covers non-potentially hazardous foods, meaning products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. Common examples include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and dried herbs. You don't need a commercial kitchen or a food handler's license to qualify, making it one of the more accessible frameworks for home-based food businesses.
You can sell your products directly to consumers at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and similar venues. Online orders are permitted, which means you can take orders through a website or social media. However, shipping is not allowed, so all sales must involve in-person pickup or delivery you handle yourself. Florida does not restrict cottage food sales to in-state customers as long as the transaction and handoff happen within Florida.
Your annual gross sales are capped at $50,000. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling. Every product must carry a label with your name, address, ingredients, net weight, and the required state disclaimer. Florida's combination of a meaningful revenue cap, no permit requirement, and online sales permission gives your business real room to grow from day one.
Annual Limit
$50,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, pastries, muffins)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candies and confections
- ✓Dried herbs and seasonings
- ✓Dry goods (granola, trail mix, roasted nuts)
- ✓Honey
- ✓Fruit pies and cobblers (non-refrigerated)
- ✓Roasted coffee beans
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
- ✗Cut fresh fruits and vegetables
- ✗Items with meat fillings or toppings
- ✗Products requiring temperature control for safety
- ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
- ✗Seafood products
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's full name
- ✓Home kitchen address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Complete ingredient list
- ✓Major food allergens
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Required disclaimer: 'Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.'
Required Label Disclaimer
“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.”
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