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Cottage food laws · GA
Selling homemade food in Georgia
Georgia requires a free license from the state Department of Agriculture before you start selling homemade shelf-stable foods, and your kitchen may get a quick inspection. After that you can sell directly to customers, at markets, or online with in-state delivery.
Program
Georgia Cottage Food Law
Registration
Free license/registration with the Georgia Department of Agriculture; a home kitchen inspection may be required
Annual sales cap
No statewide cap 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 & festivals
- 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 & license number
- Ingredient list
- Allergen declaration
- Net weight
- "Made in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection" statement