2026 guide
Cottage food laws in Wisconsin (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
None
The short version
No annual cap in Wisconsin. 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. Baked Goods Bill (court ruling). No cap, in-person only.
What you can sell in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin for 2026?
Wisconsin has no annual cap on cottage food sales as of 2026.
+ Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a permit for cottage food operators. Standard label and direct-sale rules still apply.
+ Can I ship baked goods from Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin prohibits shipping cottage food. In-state delivery or in-person sales only.
+ Can I take online orders in Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin requires face-to-face sales — no online orders.
+ What has to be on my label?
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture or Health before selling.