Cottage Food Laws by State
North Dakota Cottage Food Laws
North Dakota is a food freedom state with no annual cap and no permit required. SB 2386 (2025) added interstate sales. Consignment and mail order are permitted.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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
North Dakota 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. Food freedom state. SB 2386 (2025) allows interstate sales.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in North Dakota.
What a Compliant North Dakota Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
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 made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in North Dakota 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 |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in North Dakota.
This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.
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North Dakota Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. North Dakota does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
North Dakota's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for North Dakota cottage food sellers.
You can take orders online, but all sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Law reference: North Dakota Cottage Food Law (North Dakota Century Code, Section 23-09.3) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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