Why this matters
What Minnesota actually allows — and what it doesn't.
MN Statute 28A.152 (Cottage Food Exemption), as amended by HF 2446 / 2025 Chapter 34, Article 5
Major 2025 Reforms (HF 2446):
Revenue cap increased to $78,000 gross annual sales (from previous lower amount)
Registration fee reduced to $30 for all registrants (effective August 1, 2027)
Annual revenue cap
$78,000 a year.
Annual gross cap
$78,000
Required label language
Every package carries a statutory disclaimer.
The disclaimer below must appear on every package, in the exact casing the statute specifies:
Required on every label
These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.
— MN Statute 28A.152 (Cottage Food Exemption), as amended by HF 2446 / Chapter 34, Article 5 (2025)
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Minnesota — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
NoFederal restriction on uninspected food crossing state lines.
Seller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
NoNoInterstate sales
NoNoWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
Minnesota requires registration before you sell.
- Registration
Required
Type: registration
- Registration cost
$50
- Timeline
About 14 days
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Required
Type: state specific
- Address privacy
Available
Via registration id
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Tcs
- Dairy
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Custards
- Puddings
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Jerky
- Low Acid Canned Goods
- Kombucha
- Cannabis Cbd
- Cream Filled Baked Goods
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Minnesota.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Minnesota's cottage food lane. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Register with your state agency
Minnesota requires cottage food operators to register before selling. Registration cost is $50. Expect about 14 days for processing.
Minnesota registration portalComplete food safety certification
Minnesota requires food safety training before you can sell cottage food. Type: state specific.
Label every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, allergens, and the statute-required disclaimer verbatim.
Start taking orders
Minnesota allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels — third-party couriers are not permitted here.
Frequently asked
Minnesota cottage food — your questions answered.
What is Minnesota's current revenue cap and how does the tier system work?
Under current law (valid until August 1, 2027), Minnesota has two tiers under MN Statute 28A.152: Tier 1 is ≤$7,665 in annual sales with FREE registration and free annual online training; Tier 2 is $7,666 to $78,000 with a $50 registration fee and an approved 8-hour food safety course every 3 years. HF 2446 (2025) consolidates both into a single tier effective August 1, 2027, with a $30 registration fee for everyone.
Can I ship my products?
Not yet. Shipping and mail delivery are currently prohibited in Minnesota; delivery must be in person. HF 2446 authorizes shipping starting August 1, 2027. Online ordering for in-person pickup IS currently allowed.
Do I need to register before selling?
Yes. Annual registration with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is required before your first sale. You must also complete cottage-food-specific training (not a generic food handler course). Your label must include either your name + registration number OR your name + home address — the registration number option gives you privacy.
Can I sell canned goods?
Some. High-acid canned goods are allowed if you follow USDA guidelines. Low-acid canned goods are prohibited. Kombucha requires special licensing and is off the cottage food list. Fermented vegetables are prohibited unless properly acidified.
Is there anything unusual I can sell in Minnesota?
Home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats are now allowed — that was added by HF 2446. Business entities (LLC, sole proprietorship) are also now allowed for cottage food operations in Minnesota, which was previously restricted.
Minnesota cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Minnesota requires registration before selling cottage food. The listed cost is $50. The annual gross sales cap is $78,000. Minnesota allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers in the current data.
Do I need a cottage food registration in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota requires registration before selling cottage food. The listed cost is $50. Check the official state source before selling because local zoning, food safety training, or label rules may still apply.
What foods can I sell from home in Minnesota?
Minnesota's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include tcs, dairy, cheese, yogurt, butter.