North Dakota Cottage Food Laws

Quick Facts

General Allowed Food Definition

Foods that do not require refrigeration and are considered shelf-stable under normal conditions.
Foods that are not time or temperature controlled for safety (non-TCS foods).
Examples typically include baked goods, candies, dry goods, and similar shelf-stable products.
Review the official state source for the exact definition, restrictions, and excluded foods.

Sales Types

Direct transactions to the informed end consumer as allowed under the Act.

Getting Started

What You Should Do First

Review the North Dakota Cottage Food Act guidance, confirm your product qualifies, and use the required consumer disclosure before selling.

Common Issues

Transactions must be directly to the informed end consumer and for home consumption. State guidance should be reviewed for product and venue limits.

Reproducibility Note

Initial source-first import using official state source.

Labeling

North Dakota requires that the customer be informed the product was made in a home kitchen and not inspected by a health department.

Required Label Items

Use the required North Dakota consumer disclosure
Follow any current state labeling and consumer notice guidance

Required Disclaimer

This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.

Allergen Statement Required

Varies

Labeling Notes

Use current North Dakota HHS guidance and the controlling statute for exact requirements.

Official Source

Example Label