Cottage Food Laws by State
Louisiana Cottage Food Laws
Louisiana has a two-tier cottage food system. Most foods are capped at $30,000 (raised from $20,000 in 2022). Breads, cakes, cookies, and pies sold direct have no cap. Registration is required.
Annual cap
$30,000 (no cap for breads/cakes/cookies/pies sold direct)
Permit required
Yes
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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
Louisiana permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Annual Sales Cap
$30,000 (no cap for breads/cakes/cookies/pies sold direct)
Two-tier system. Most foods capped at $30,000, raised from $20,000 in 2022. Breads, cakes, cookies, and pies sold direct have no cap.
Permit and Registration
A permit or registration is required
Registration with the Louisiana Department of Health is required before selling cottage food. Contact LDH for registration details.
What a Compliant Louisiana Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, LA
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:
This food was not produced in a licensed or regulated facility.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
This food was not produced in a licensed or regulated facility.
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Louisiana Cottage Food — Common Questions
Yes. Louisiana requires registration with the Louisiana Department of Health before you can sell cottage food.
Louisiana's annual cap is $20,000 in gross revenue, which is lower than many other states.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for registered Louisiana cottage food sellers.
You can accept orders online, but all transactions must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Law reference: Louisiana Cottage Food Law (Louisiana Revised Statutes, Section 40:4.9) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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