New York Cottage Food Laws

Quick Facts

State-Listed Allowed Food Categories

Breads.
Rolls and cinnamon rolls.
Biscuits.
Bagels.
Muffins.
Doughnuts without cream fillings.
Cookies.
Baklava.
Biscotti.
Cakes.
Cake pops.
Cupcakes.
Brownies.
Double-crust fruit pies.
Scones.
Fruit jams, jellies, and marmalades made with approved high-acid fruits.
Repacked or blended dried spices and herbs.
Repackaged dried or dehydrated vegetables.
Repackaged dried soup mixes.
Repackaged roasted coffee beans or grounds.
Repackaged dried fruit.
Repackaged dried pasta.
Dry baking mixes.
Seasoning salt.
Fudge.
Popcorn and caramel corn.
Peanut brittle made with commercially roasted nuts.
Rice Krispies treats.
Granola and trail mix made with commercially roasted nuts.
Granola bars made with commercially roasted nuts.
Repacked candy, excluding chocolate.
Waffle cones and pizzelle.
Toffee and caramel apples.
Sugar confections.
Vegetable chips.
Crackers.
Pretzels.

Sales Types

Wholesale and retail sales within New York State as allowed under the program.

Getting Started

What You Should Do First

Review the New York home processing page, confirm your product is on the approved list, complete registration or exemption steps as required, and prepare labels before selling.

Common Issues

Products must be sold within New York State. Foods must be pre-packaged in the home and properly labeled.

Reproducibility Note

Initial source-first import using official state source.

Labeling

New York requires proper labeling for home-processed foods sold within the state.

Required Label Items

Products must be pre-packaged in the home and properly labeled
Follow New York home processing labeling requirements

Required Disclaimer

Home processed by [producer name and address].

Allergen Statement Required

Varies

Labeling Notes

Use the New York Agriculture and Markets home processing page and forms for exact labeling requirements.

Official Source

Example Label