Rhode Island caps cottage food sales at $50,000/year, requires a state permit and food safety training, and doesn't allow online sales.
Rhode Island caps cottage food sales at $50,000/year, requires a state permit and food safety training, and doesn't allow online sales.
A cottage food permit (about $65/year) is required. Selling at farmers markets requires an additional retail food peddler license.
Food safety training is required.
A local business license may be required.
May be required as part of permit approval.
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Yes. Rhode Island allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Rhode Island caps cottage food sales at $50,000/year, requires a state permit and food safety training, and doesn't allow online sales.
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 Rhode Island Department of Health.
A cottage food permit (about $65/year) is required. Selling at farmers markets requires an additional retail food peddler license.
Rhode Island's cottage food annual sales limit is: $50,000 per year.