New Mexico has no statewide sales cap for cottage food producers, who must hold a food handler card to sell directly to consumers.
New Mexico has no statewide sales cap for cottage food producers, who must hold a food handler card to sell directly to consumers.
Registration with the Environment Department is generally required.
A New Mexico food handler card is required.
A local business license may be required.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with New Mexico Environment Department before printing labels.
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Yes. New Mexico allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. New Mexico has no statewide sales cap for cottage food producers, who must hold a food handler card to sell 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 New Mexico Environment Department.
Registration with the Environment Department is generally required.
New Mexico's cottage food annual sales limit is: No statewide sales limit.