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Cottage food laws · HI
Selling homemade food in Hawaii
Hawaii's cottage food program is newer and more limited than many mainland states, requiring training and registration through the Department of Health before you sell shelf-stable homemade goods. Sales are mostly direct and in-person, so double-check the latest rules before selling online.
Program
Hawaii Cottage Food Law
Registration
Complete required food safety training/certification and register with the Hawaii Department of Health
Annual sales cap
Varies by permit type; check with the Hawaii Department of Health for the current threshold
Online sales
Restricted
You can sell
- Baked goods without cream/custard fillings
- Jams, jellies, preserves
- Candy & chocolate
- Dry mixes & granola
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
Selling online
Hawaii's cottage food rules are relatively new and lean toward direct, in-person sales; confirm current online/mail-order rules with the state before relying on them
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