Vermont's Cottage Food Law
Vermont's home food production law allows individuals to prepare and sell certain low-risk foods from a residential kitchen without operating a licensed food facility. The law covers non-potentially hazardous foods, meaning products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. This includes baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and similar shelf-stable items. You must be operating from your own home kitchen, not a shared or commercial space.
Vermont permits a wide range of sales channels for cottage food producers. You can sell at farmers markets, roadside stands, and directly to consumers in person. Online orders are allowed, and you can ship products to customers within the state. There are no restrictions limiting you to in-person sales only, which gives your business meaningful flexibility in how you reach customers.
Your annual gross sales cannot exceed $125,000, which is one of the higher revenue caps in the country. You are required to obtain a permit or registration before you begin selling. Vermont's relatively generous revenue ceiling and allowance for online sales and shipping put it ahead of many other states for home-based food entrepreneurs. If you're ready to get started, registering early gives your business room to grow from day one.
Annual Limit
$125,000/year
Permit Required
Yes
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, pies)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candy and confections
- ✓Roasted nuts
- ✓Dried herbs and herb blends
- ✓Granola and cereals
- ✓Honey and maple syrup products
- ✓Non-potentially hazardous snack foods
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Dairy products requiring refrigeration
- ✗Low-acid canned goods
- ✗Foods requiring temperature control for safety
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Seafood products
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's name and home address
- ✓Product name or description
- ✓Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight
- ✓Allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Statement that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state
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