Alabama has no statewide sales cap for cottage food operations. Producers register with the state and complete a food handler course before selling non-perishable homemade foods directly to consumers.
Alabama has no statewide sales cap for cottage food operations. Producers register with the state and complete a food handler course before selling non-perishable homemade foods directly to consumers.
No state permit required, but you must register as a cottage food operation.
Alabama food handler certification is required.
A local business license may be required — check with your city or county.
Not required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Alabama Department of Public Health — Food Safety before printing labels.
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Yes. Alabama allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Alabama has no statewide sales cap for cottage food operations. Producers register with the state and complete a food handler course before selling non-perishable homemade foods directly to consumers.
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Alabama Department of Public Health — Food Safety.
No state permit required, but you must register as a cottage food operation.
Alabama's cottage food annual sales limit is: No statewide sales limit.