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Selling homemade food in Alaska
Alaska allows home cooks to sell non-perishable, low-risk foods like baked goods and jams without a state permit or kitchen inspection. Keep sales direct to the customer, label clearly, and avoid anything that needs refrigeration to stay safe.
Program
Alaska Home-Based Food Processing Exemption
Registration
No state registration or permit required for exempt non-hazardous home food processing
Annual sales cap
No statewide cap specified
Online sales
Allowed (see notes)
You can sell
- Baked goods without cream/custard fillings
- Jams, jellies, preserves
- Dry mixes & granola
- Candy & chocolate
- Dried fruit
- Popcorn
You can't sell
- Potentially hazardous foods requiring refrigeration
- Home-canned low-acid vegetables
- Meat & seafood products
- Dairy-based products
Where you can sell
- Direct in-person sales from home
- Farmers markets
- Roadside stands
Selling online
In-state online ordering with pickup or delivery is generally acceptable; interstate shipping is not covered by the exemption
What your labels must include
- Business name & address
- Product name
- Ingredient list
- Allergen declaration
- Net weight
- "Produced in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection" statement