Cottage Food Laws by State
New Hampshire Cottage Food Laws
New Hampshire is a very permissive state for cottage food with no annual sales cap and no permit requirement. Home producers can sell at farmers markets, roadside stands, and even online, giving them significant flexibility to build a home food business.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Online sales
Online orders with direct delivery are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
New Hampshire has no annual revenue cap on cottage food sales.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required to sell cottage food in New Hampshire.
What a Compliant New Hampshire Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
(555) 010-0142
hello@sunflowerbakery.com
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 product is exempt from New Hampshire licensing and inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in New Hampshire 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 |
| Product name |
| Net weight |
| Phone number |
| Email address |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in New Hampshire.
This product is exempt from New Hampshire licensing and inspection.
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New Hampshire Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. New Hampshire does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
No. New Hampshire has no annual sales cap, making it one of the most permissive states for cottage food.
Yes. Online orders with direct delivery to customers are permitted in New Hampshire.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for New Hampshire cottage food sellers.
Law reference: New Hampshire Cottage Food Law (New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Section 143:12-a) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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