Indiana has no statewide sales cap, license, or inspection requirement for home-based vendors selling non-perishable homemade foods.
Indiana has no statewide sales cap, license, or inspection requirement for home-based vendors selling non-perishable homemade foods.
No state license required for Home Based Vendors.
Not required for cottage food operations.
A local business license may be required.
Not required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Indiana Department of Health before printing labels.
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Yes. Indiana allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Indiana has no statewide sales cap, license, or inspection requirement for home-based vendors selling non-perishable homemade foods.
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 Indiana Department of Health.
No state license required for Home Based Vendors.
Indiana's cottage food annual sales limit is: No statewide sales limit.