FAQ's
The Cottage Food Law allows individuals to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods in Minnesota without a license. A CFP is an individual who:
- Prepares non-potentially hazardous food without a license or inspection
- Manufactures food in their home that does not require time or temperature controls for safety
- Sells and delivers food directly to the end consumer in person
- Delivers cottage pet treats in person or by mail or commercial delivery to the end consumer (only cottage pet treats can be shipped)
- Seels from the home, at farmers markets, community events, or online
Check out the MN Dept of Agriculture cottage food producer info page at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/food-feed/cottage-food-producer-registration