GA Cottage food law
Georgia cottage food law
Georgia cottage food rules, as changed by House Bill 398 (2025). Administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA).
- Permit
- No. Since July 1, 2025, cottage food operators no longer need a GDA license, and GDA no longer does pre-licensing home inspections.
- Sales cap
- GDA's HB 398 FAQ doesn't state a sales cap.
- Where you can sell
- Direct to consumers, and to retail food establishments such as grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores. Local governments can't prohibit commercial delivery.
Confirm with Georgia Department of Agriculture. This is a summary of the official guidance listed under Sources, checked September 29, 2026. Official page
What you can make
Non-potentially hazardous foods.
What you can't
Foods that need time/temperature control for safety.
Label requirements
- Tell consumers the product is home-produced, by label, signage and separation at the point of sale, or verbally (GDA's HB 398 FAQ)
Recent change
HB 398, signed May 13, 2025, effective July 1, 2025: licensing and pre-licensing inspections ended.
Outgrowing your home kitchen
We don't have Georgia kitchen listings yet. If you run a commercial kitchen that rents time, add it for free.
Questions people ask
Do I need a permit to sell food from home in Georgia?
No. Since July 1, 2025, cottage food operators no longer need a GDA license, and GDA no longer does pre-licensing home inspections.
How much can I sell under Georgia's cottage food law?
GDA's HB 398 FAQ doesn't state a sales cap.
Where can I sell cottage food in Georgia?
Direct to consumers, and to retail food establishments such as grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores. Local governments can't prohibit commercial delivery.
What happens when I outgrow the cottage food law?
If you pass the sales cap or want to make foods the law excludes, you'll need a licensed kitchen. Renting time in a shared commercial kitchen is the usual next step.
Sources
Last checked September 29, 2026.