Cottage Food Laws in Florida (2026)
Complete guide to Florida's cottage food laws: $250,000 per year annual limit, no registration required, and online sales allowed.
Florida has one of the highest cottage food sales limits in the country at $250,000/year. Very permissive — no permit, no inspection, no food handler cert.
Quick Facts for Florida
Annual Sales Limit
$250,000 per year
Registration/Permit
No license or permit required for cottage food in Florida.
Kitchen Inspection
No inspection required
Food Handler Certification
Not required
Online Sales
Yes — online ordering allowed
Governing Agency
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Legislation: Florida Statute 500.80
What You Can Sell in Florida
Allowed Products
- Baked goods
- Candy and confections
- Fruit pies
- Cakes and cupcakes
- Breads and rolls
- Cookies and brownies
- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Dried fruits and nuts
- Honey
- Popcorn
- Granola and trail mixes
Not Allowed
- Anything requiring time/temperature control
- Cream cheese or custard fillings
- Meat and dairy products
- Canned goods
- Foods with cannabis/CBD
Where You Can Sell in Florida
Labeling Requirements in Florida
Every product you sell must include these on the label:
How to Start a Cottage Food Business in Florida
Verify your products are allowed
Florida allows specific non-potentially-hazardous foods. See the allowed products list above. If your product isn't listed, check with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Consider food safety training (optional)
Florida does not require food handler certification, but taking one builds customer trust and helps you follow best practices.
No registration needed — just start
Florida does not require registration, permits, or licenses for cottage food operations. You can start selling immediately.
Set up proper labeling
Florida requires specific label elements on every product. See the labeling requirements section above for the exact list.
Start selling
Begin selling at approved venues in Florida. Track your sales to stay within the $250,000 per year annual limit.
Need more help?
Ask our AI assistant about Florida's specific cottage food requirements, labeling rules, and selling venues.
Chat with AI AssistantCottage food laws change frequently. This guide is for informational purposes only. Always verify current requirements with Florida's department of agriculture or health department before starting a cottage food business.