Cottage Food Laws

Cottage Food Laws in Oregon

Learn the cottage food laws in Oregon — annual sales limits, license and permit requirements, allowed sales channels, and where you can legally sell homemade food.

At a Glance

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Home Kitchen
Allowed
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Annual Sales Limit
No limit for direct sales; $20,000 for home bakeries at farmers markets
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License / Permit
Not Required
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Online Sales
Allowed
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TCS / Refrigerated Foods
Not Allowed

Where You Can Sell

Oregon cottage food vendors are permitted to sell through the following channels:

Direct to Consumer Farmers Markets Roadside Stands Online / Internet
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Wholesale / Retail
Not Allowed
Pop-Up / Craft Fairs
Allowed
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Interstate Sales
In-State Only

Online Sales & Shipping

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Carrier Shipping (In-State)
Not Allowed
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In-Person Transaction Required
No
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Under Oregon's cottage food exemption (baked goods, ~$52,700 annual cap), online orders are accepted but carrier shipping is not permitted — the vendor must deliver personally or the customer must pick up. A separate Domestic Kitchen License may allow broader sales options including shipping.

License & Permit Requirements

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Food Safety Course
Not Required
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Kitchen Inspection
Not Required

Annual Sales Limits

No limit for direct sales; $20,000 for home bakeries at farmers markets — Oregon places no cap on your cottage food sales. Grow as big as your kitchen can handle!

Acidified & Fermented Foods

Acidified foods include pickles, hot sauces, salsas, fermented vegetables, and other products with a pH at or below 4.6. These are regulated separately in most states.

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Acidified foods are not allowed under Oregon's standard cottage food law. Pickles, hot sauces, fermented products, and similar items require a licensed commercial kitchen or separate processing permit in this state.

Important Notes

Cottage Food law allows online sales within Oregon. Some products require additional registration.

Official Sources

Always verify cottage food laws directly with your state agency — laws change, and we want you selling with confidence.

Information last updated: June 15, 2026. Cottage food laws change frequently — always confirm with your state.

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