Cottage Food Laws by State
Wisconsin Cottage Food Laws
Wisconsin allows home food producers to sell shelf-stable products without a permit. Baked goods have no cap following a 2017 court ruling. Home-canned goods are capped at $5,000.
Annual cap
No cap (baked goods) / $5,000 (canned goods)
Permit required
No
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Annual Sales Cap
No cap (baked goods) / $5,000 (canned goods)
Baked goods have no cap following a 2017 court ruling. Home-canned goods are capped at $5,000.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in Wisconsin.
What a Compliant Wisconsin Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Produced: August 23, 2026
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, WI
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 was made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Wisconsin 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 |
| Date of production |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Wisconsin.
This product was made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection.
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Wisconsin Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Wisconsin does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
Wisconsin's annual cap is $20,000 in gross revenue, which is lower than many other states.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for Wisconsin cottage food sellers.
You can accept orders online, but transactions must be completed in person at a permitted venue. Carrier shipping is not allowed.
Law reference: Wisconsin Cottage Food Law (Wisconsin Statutes, Section 97.29) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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