Cottage Food Laws by State
Puerto Rico Cottage Food Laws
Puerto Rico does not have a cottage food law. Home food sellers must obtain a commercial sanitary license (Licencia Sanitaria) from the Puerto Rico Department of Health before selling any food products.
Annual cap
N/A
Permit required
Yes
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico 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
N/A
No cottage food law exists in Puerto Rico.
Permit and Registration
A permit or registration is required
No cottage food exemption exists. Sellers must obtain a commercial Licencia Sanitaria from the PR Department of Health.
What a Compliant Puerto Rico 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:
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Puerto Rico must have a label that includes the following.
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| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
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Puerto Rico Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Puerto Rico does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
Puerto Rico's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Yes. Farmers markets and community events are permitted venues for Puerto Rico cottage food sellers.
You can take orders online, but all sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted under Puerto Rico's cottage food law.
Law reference: Puerto Rico Cottage Food Law (Puerto Rico Law 225 of 2014) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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