OR Cottage food law
Oregon cottage food law
Oregon cottage food exemption (Farm Direct and Cottage Food law). Administered by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA); guidance by Oregon State University Extension.
- Permit
- No license for qualifying foods. OSU Extension encourages talking with your local ODA food safety inspector first. A domestic kitchen license is an option for products that don't qualify.
- Sales cap
- $51,200 as of 2025, adjusted annually.
- Where you can sell
- From home, online, by mail, at events, and to retailers (who must keep the products separate and labeled). Not to restaurants, caterers or institutions.
Confirm with Oregon Department of Agriculture. This is a summary of the official guidance listed under Sources, checked September 29, 2026. Official page
What you can make
Shelf-stable baked goods without cream fillings, syrups at 65° Brix, high-acid fruit spreads, honey products with commercially processed ingredients, confections (hard candy, caramels, marshmallows), repackaged commercial dried foods, popcorn, nut mixes, roasted coffee beans.
What you can't
Refrigerated baked goods, meat, fish and shellfish, low-acid spreads (tomato jam, pumpkin butter), home-dried ingredients, candied fresh fruit, marijuana products.
Label requirements
- "This product is homemade, is not prepared in an inspected food establishment and must be stored and displayed separately if merchandised by a retailer."
Outgrowing your home kitchen
We don't have Oregon 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 Oregon?
No license for qualifying foods. OSU Extension encourages talking with your local ODA food safety inspector first. A domestic kitchen license is an option for products that don't qualify.
How much can I sell under Oregon's cottage food law?
$51,200 as of 2025, adjusted annually.
Where can I sell cottage food in Oregon?
From home, online, by mail, at events, and to retailers (who must keep the products separate and labeled). Not to restaurants, caterers or institutions.
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.