FL Cottage food law
Florida cottage food law
Florida cottage food law (Fla. Stat. §500.80). Administered by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food Safety.
- Permit
- No food permit from FDACS is needed to sell approved cottage foods directly to consumers.
- Sales cap
- $250,000 in annual gross sales
- Where you can sell
- On your website, by mail order and in person, directly to consumers. No wholesale.
Confirm with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This is a summary of the official guidance listed under Sources, checked September 29, 2026. Official page
What you can make
Low-risk foods on FDACS's list: loaf breads, rolls and biscuits; cakes, pastries and cookies; candies and confections; honey; jams, jellies and preserves; fruit pies and dried fruits; dry herbs, seasonings and mixtures; homemade pasta; cereals, trail mixes and granola; coated or uncoated nuts; vinegar and flavored vinegars; popcorn and popcorn balls.
What you can't
Foods not on the approved list.
Label requirements
- Products must be properly packaged and labeled (Fla. Stat. §500.80)
- Free samples must be prepackaged
Outgrowing your home kitchen
We don't have Florida kitchen listings yet. If you run a commercial kitchen that rents time, add it for free.
Questions people ask
Do I need a permit to sell food from home in Florida?
No food permit from FDACS is needed to sell approved cottage foods directly to consumers.
How much can I sell under Florida's cottage food law?
$250,000 in annual gross sales
Where can I sell cottage food in Florida?
On your website, by mail order and in person, directly to consumers. No wholesale.
What happens when I outgrow the cottage food law?
If you pass the sales cap or want to make foods the law excludes, you'll need a licensed kitchen. Renting time in a shared commercial kitchen is the usual next step.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.