Louisiana's general cottage food cap is $30,000/year — but breads, cakes, cookies, and pies are exempt from that cap entirely, which is good news for home bakers specifically.
Louisiana's general cottage food cap is $30,000/year — but breads, cakes, cookies, and pies are exempt from that cap entirely, which is good news for home bakers specifically.
No state permit required for most cottage food sales.
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 Louisiana Department of Health before printing labels.
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Yes. Louisiana allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Louisiana's general cottage food cap is $30,000/year — but breads, cakes, cookies, and pies are exempt from that cap entirely, which is good news for home bakers specifically.
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 Louisiana Department of Health.
No state permit required for most cottage food sales.
Louisiana's cottage food annual sales limit is: $30,000/year generally — breads, cakes, cookies, and pies are exempt from the cap.