North Dakota's Cottage Food Law
North Dakota's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade foods directly to consumers without operating under a licensed food establishment. Your operation must be based in a private home kitchen, and the law covers non-potentially-hazardous foods, meaning items that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. This framework is designed for small-scale home producers selling their own handcrafted products.
You can sell your cottage food products through direct-to-consumer channels including farmers markets, roadside stands, and home sales. Online orders are permitted, which gives you flexibility to reach customers beyond your immediate area. However, shipping your products is not allowed, so all transactions must result in in-person pickup or local delivery. There are no restrictions tied to specific venues beyond the direct-sale requirement.
Your gross annual sales from cottage food cannot exceed $50,000, which is a generous cap compared to many other states. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling, making North Dakota one of the more accessible states for new home producers. All products must be properly labeled with required information. With a high revenue ceiling and no permit barrier, you have a real foundation to build a sustainable cottage food business.
Annual Limit
$50,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pastries)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candies and confections
- ✓Honey
- ✓Dry goods and mixes (pancake mix, granola, spice blends)
- ✓Roasted nuts and seeds
- ✓Fruit pies and vegetable pies (non-custard)
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
- ✗Low-acid canned goods
- ✗Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
- ✗Custard or cream-filled items
- ✗Raw sprouts or fresh-cut produce
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's name and home address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Complete ingredient list
- ✓Common allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Statement that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state or local health department
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