Cottage Food Laws by State
New Mexico Cottage Food Laws
New Mexico removed its annual cap in 2021. Home producers can sell at farmers markets, online, and from home without a permit.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. Cap removed in 2021.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in New Mexico.
What a Compliant New Mexico Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, NM
(555) 010-0142
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 home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in New Mexico 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 |
| Phone number |
| City name |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in New Mexico.
This product is home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection.
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New Mexico Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. New Mexico does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
You can accept orders online, but all sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for New Mexico cottage food sellers.
New Mexico's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Law reference: New Mexico Cottage Food Law (New Mexico Statutes Annotated, Section 25-3E-1) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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