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Search for any food product to find out if it's allowed under Florida's cottage food law (FL Statute 500.80). Get instant answers with specific requirements and conditions.

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Florida Cottage Food Requirements

All cottage food products sold in Florida under FL Statute 500.80 must meet these requirements:

Labeling

  • - Business name and address
  • - Product name
  • - Ingredients list (by weight)
  • - Net weight or volume
  • - Allergen warnings (if applicable)
  • - "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations"

Sales Limits

  • - Annual gross sales limit: $250,000
  • - Must sell direct to consumer
  • - Cannot sell through retail stores
  • - Farmers markets, fairs, and online are OK

Kitchen Requirements

  • - Must be made in your home kitchen
  • - No commercial kitchen required
  • - No license or permit required
  • - No inspections required

Product Rules

  • - Products must be shelf-stable
  • - No refrigeration required for storage
  • - No potentially hazardous foods
  • - Follow safe food handling practices

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