2026 guide
Cottage food laws in Hawaii (2026).
Sales caps, label requirements, shipping rules, and what you can sell from your home kitchen.
Annual cap
None
Online orders
No
Shipping
No
Permit
Registration
The short version
No annual cap in Hawaii. Track sales for your books, but the state doesn't throttle you. Shipping is not allowed — in-state delivery or in-person only. Online sales are not permitted — face-to-face only. Home bakery permit required from DOH.
What you can sell in Hawaii
Cottage food laws generally allow non-potentially-hazardous foods — items that don't require refrigeration for safety. Common allowed items include:
- Cookies, brownies, biscotti
- Breads, rolls, bagels
- Cakes (no cream/custard fillings)
- Pies (fruit, not cream)
- Jams, jellies, fruit butters
- Granola, trail mix, candy
- Dry mixes & spice blends
- Roasted coffee beans
Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes, meat) are typically prohibited. Confirm specifics with your state agency.
Every label in Hawaii must include
- Producer name & address
- Product name
- Ingredients
- Allergens
- Net weight
- Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine government food safety inspection.
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Frequently asked questions
+ What's the cottage food sales limit in Hawaii for 2026?
Hawaii has no annual cap on cottage food sales as of 2026.
+ Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii requires registration with the state before selling.
+ Can I ship baked goods from Hawaii?
No. Hawaii prohibits shipping cottage food. In-state delivery or in-person sales only.
+ Can I take online orders in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii requires face-to-face sales — no online orders.
+ What has to be on my label?
Hawaii requires: Producer name & address; Product name; Ingredients; Allergens; Net weight; Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine government food safety inspection..
+ Is this legal advice?
No. This page summarizes public guidance. Confirm details with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.
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Create a free accountInformational only — not legal advice. Last reviewed 2026. Verify with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.