2026 guide
Cottage food laws in New York (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 New York. 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 Processor exemption (Article 20-C). In-person only.
What you can sell in New York
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 New York 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 New York for 2026?
New York has no annual cap on cottage food sales as of 2026.
+ Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in New York?
Yes. New York requires registration with the state before selling.
+ Can I ship baked goods from New York?
No. New York prohibits shipping cottage food. In-state delivery or in-person sales only.
+ Can I take online orders in New York?
No. New York requires face-to-face sales — no online orders.
+ What has to be on my label?
New York 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 New York 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 New York Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.