Cottage Food Laws by State
Vermont Cottage Food Laws
Vermont's Act 42 (signed June 2025) set a $30,000 annual cap, replacing the prior weekly threshold. No permit is required. Online sales are permitted.
Annual cap
$30,000
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Vermont 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 Vermont 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
Vermont permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Online with direct delivery
Online ordering and direct delivery to customers is permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
$30,000
Gross receipts. Act 42 (July 1, 2025) set this $30,000 exemption, replacing the prior weekly threshold.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required to sell cottage food in Vermont.
What a Compliant Vermont Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, VT
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:
Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Vermont Department of Health.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Vermont 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 Vermont.
Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Vermont Department of Health.
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Vermont Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Vermont does not require any permit, license, or registration for cottage food producers.
Vermont's annual cap is $125,000 in gross revenue — the highest in the country, making it an excellent state for scaling a home food business.
Yes. Vermont allows online ordering with direct delivery to customers.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for Vermont cottage food sellers.
Law reference: Vermont Cottage Food Law (Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 6, Section 573) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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