IN Cottage food law
Indiana cottage food law
Indiana home based vendors (HEA 1149, 2022). Administered by Indiana Department of Health, Food Protection Program.
- Permit
- No general permit; a permit is needed for non-chicken eggs and for products made in a commercial kitchen.
- Sales cap
- No sales cap is stated in IDOH's FAQ.
- Where you can sell
- Direct to consumers, including farmers markets, festivals and online. No wholesale, no grocery stores, and no shipping or delivery to consumers outside Indiana.
- Training
- A food handler certificate from an ANSI-accredited issuer is required.
Confirm with Indiana Department of Health, Food Protection Program. This is a summary of the official guidance listed under Sources, checked September 29, 2026. Official page
What you can make
Baked goods, candy, whole produce, tree nuts, legumes, honey, mushrooms, and traditional full-sugar jams, jellies and preserves made from high-acid fruits.
What you can't
Raw or heat-treated foods of animal origin, meat products, cut melons, tomatoes or lettuce, garlic-in-oil, low-acid and acidified foods, non-chicken eggs (without a permit).
Label requirements
- "This product is home produced and processed, and the production area has not been inspected by the state department of health. NOT FOR RESALE."
Recent change
HEA 1149 took effect July 1, 2022.
Outgrowing your home kitchen
We don't have Indiana 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 Indiana?
No general permit; a permit is needed for non-chicken eggs and for products made in a commercial kitchen.
How much can I sell under Indiana's cottage food law?
No sales cap is stated in IDOH's FAQ.
Where can I sell cottage food in Indiana?
Direct to consumers, including farmers markets, festivals and online. No wholesale, no grocery stores, and no shipping or delivery to consumers outside Indiana.
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.