Cottage food law
Georgia cottage food laws, in plain English.
What you can make in your home kitchen in Georgia, where you can sell it, how much you can earn and whether you need a permit. No legalese, just the facts.
Updated for 2026 · Always confirm with your state
At a Glance
Where You Can Sell
Georgia cottage food vendors are permitted to sell through the following channels:
HB 398 (effective July 1, 2025) allows sales to retail stores and restaurants in addition to direct-to-consumer. Retailers must display cottage food products in a separate, clearly labeled section marked as cottage food. ANSI food safety training is mandatory for all operators. Sales must remain within Georgia. Required label disclaimer: 'This product was produced at a residential property that is exempt from state inspection. This product may contain allergens.'
Online Sales & Shipping
Online orders and in-state shipping allowed since HB 398 took effect July 1, 2025. Interstate shipping is not permitted.
License & Permit Requirements
Annual Sales Limits
Important Notes
HB 398 (effective July 1, 2025) removed Georgia's state cottage food license and expanded sales to online orders, in-state shipping, retail stores and restaurants. No sales cap.
Official Sources
Always verify cottage food laws directly with your state agency — laws change, and we want you selling with confidence.
Information last updated: October 11, 2026. Cottage food laws change frequently — always confirm with your state.
Ready to sell in Georgia?
Rules checked. Now open your shop.
A free Butter & Sage shop takes the orders, the payments and the pickup times, so you can stay in the kitchen. Neighbors in Georgia find you on our map and order ahead.
- A free shop with your own look
- Pre-orders with pickup or delivery times
- Your shop on the local map and the farmers market directory
- Labels with your state’s required statement filled in
More free tools
Free tools for small food businesses.
No sign-up, no catch. Use them as often as you like.
- Bread CalculatorBaker's percentages to batch size, hydration and levain.
- Cake CalculatorGuest count to cake size, or cake size to servings, with a cutting map.
- Market Prep PlannerHow much to bring to market, with a safety buffer.
- Recipe Pricing CalculatorIngredients, labor and margin to a price that pays you.
- Recipe ScalerAny recipe up or down, with smart rounding.
- Cottage Food Label MakerA compliant label for your cottage food products.
- Brand Generator & Social StudioBooth signs, labels and posts that all match.Bloom
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