Alabama Zoning & Land Use Laws

Cottage Food Law

Alabama Cottage Food Law (Alabama Code Section 22-20-5): Alabama permits home-based production and sale of certain non-potentially-hazardous foods without a food facility permit. Permitted products include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, and similar shelf-stable items. Annual gross revenue limit of $20,000 per year. Direct-to-consumer sales from the home, at farmers markets, and community events. No retail or wholesale distribution. Products must be labeled with: producer name and home address, product name, ingredient list in descending order by weight, net weight, and 'This product was made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health.' No state registration or permit required. Alabama's cottage food law is relatively standard for the Southeast region. The $20,000 annual revenue cap applies to all direct-to-consumer cottage food sales. Operations wishing to sell at retail stores or restaurants must use a licensed commercial kitchen.

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