North Carolina caps cottage food sales at $50,000 per year, sold in person directly to consumers.
North Carolina caps cottage food sales at $50,000 per year, sold in person directly to consumers.
Check current Department of Agriculture guidance for registration requirements.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
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 North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services before printing labels.
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Yes. North Carolina allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. North Carolina caps cottage food sales at $50,000 per year, sold in person 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 North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
Check current Department of Agriculture guidance for registration requirements.
North Carolina's cottage food annual sales limit is: $50,000 per year.