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Selling homemade food in Delaware
Delaware lets home producers sell non-perishable foods like baked goods and preserves after registering with the state health division. No kitchen inspection is required, but proper labeling is a must.
Program
Delaware Cottage Food Law
Registration
Register/notify the Delaware Division of Public Health; no on-site kitchen inspection required
Annual sales cap
Not specified
Online sales
Allowed (see notes)
You can sell
- Baked goods without cream/custard fillings
- Jams, jellies, preserves
- Candy & chocolate
- Dry mixes & granola
- Popcorn
You can't sell
- Potentially hazardous/perishable foods
- Meat & poultry products
- Dairy-based products
- Home-canned low-acid vegetables
Where you can sell
- Direct in-person sales from home
- Farmers markets
- Roadside stands
Selling online
Online ordering permitted with in-state delivery/pickup; no shipping across state lines
What your labels must include
- Business name & address
- Ingredient list
- Allergen declaration
- Net weight
- "Made in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection" statement