The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Alabama cottage food law 2026: no cap, no permit, food-safety course required. Allowed foods (no acidified), labeling, and how to start selling.

Missouri cottage food law 2026: no license, no cap, but only 3 food categories. Allowed foods, labeling, online rules, and how to start selling.

Arizona cottage food law 2026: no cap, free registration, perishables allowed (Tamale Bill). Food-handler card, labeling, and how to start selling.

Washington cottage food law 2026: $355 2-yr permit + inspection, $35K cap, online orders (no shipping). Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Virginia cottage food law 2026: no permit, no cap (most foods), online sales July 2026 (HB 402). Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start selling.

Tennessee cottage food law 2026: Food Freedom Act — no license, no cap, broad foods incl dairy/eggs (2025). Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Illinois cottage food law 2026: no cap, $50 local registration, acidified foods + online sales allowed. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Michigan cottage food law 2026: no license, $50K cap (2026 update), online sales now legal in-state. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

North Carolina cottage food 2026: no cap, no fee, free inspection required (~8-12 wks). Sell online/retail. Allowed foods, labeling, how to start.