Cottage Food Laws by State
Connecticut Cottage Food Laws
Connecticut requires a $50 annual license and home kitchen inspection before selling cottage food. The $50,000 annual cap applies, and ServSafe training is required.
Annual cap
$50,000
Permit required
Yes
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Connecticut cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Connecticut cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Connecticut permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Community events
Direct consumer sales at community events are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
$50,000
Gross annual revenue from all cottage food sales.
Permit and Registration
A permit or registration is required
Requires a $50 annual license and home kitchen inspection from the Dept of Consumer Protection. ServSafe training required.
What a Compliant Connecticut Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, CT
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Connecticut must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| Net weight |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Connecticut.
Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.
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Connecticut Cottage Food — Common Questions
Yes. Connecticut requires registration with the Department of Consumer Protection before you can sell cottage food.
You can accept orders online, but all sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Yes. Registered cottage food sellers can sell at farmers markets in Connecticut.
You register through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The process typically involves submitting an application and may include a fee. Contact DCP for current requirements.
Law reference: Connecticut Cottage Food Law (Connecticut General Statutes, Section 21a-62b) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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