Why this matters
What Nebraska actually allows — and what it doesn't.
Nebraska permits cottage food sales under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2,280 (LB 304, 2019; LB 262, July 19, 2024). The statute sets no revenue cap on cottage food sales. Registration with a state agency is required before you can sell.
Annual revenue cap
Nebraska sets no cap on cottage food revenue.
Annual gross cap
Unlimited
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Nebraska — 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
Nebraska requires registration before you sell.
- Registration
Required
Type: registration
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Required
Type: ansi accredited
- Address privacy
Not available
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Raw Eggs
- Unpasteurized Juice
- Infused Oils
- Infused Honey
- Sprouts
- Low Acid Canned Foods
- Hermetically Sealed Acidified Foods
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Fermented Foods
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Nebraska.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Nebraska'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
Nebraska requires cottage food operators to register before selling. Registration is free.
Nebraska registration portalComplete food safety certification
Nebraska requires food safety training before you can sell cottage food. Type: ansi accredited.
Label every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, and allergens per Nebraska rules.
Start taking orders
Nebraska allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels — third-party couriers are not permitted here.
Frequently asked
Nebraska cottage food — your questions answered.
Do I need to register to sell cottage food in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska requires free registration under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2,280 (LB 304, 2019; expanded by LB 262, effective July 19, 2024). Registration is online through the state's cottage food portal. ANSI-accredited food safety certification is also required before you register.
Is there a revenue cap?
No. Nebraska does not cap cottage food sales.
What can't I sell under Nebraska cottage food?
Meat, poultry, fish, raw eggs, unpasteurized juice, infused oils, infused honey, sprouts, low-acid canned foods, hermetically sealed acidified foods, tofu, tempeh, and fermented foods. The fermented-foods prohibition is notable — states like New Mexico and Hawaii now allow fermented items, but Nebraska still doesn't.
Do I need a home inspection?
No home inspection is required for cottage food. You do need the food safety certification before registering.
Nebraska cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Nebraska requires registration before selling cottage food. There is no state revenue cap in the current data. Nebraska allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers in the current data.
Do I need a cottage food registration in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska requires registration before selling cottage food. 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 Nebraska?
Nebraska's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include meat, poultry, fish, raw eggs, unpasteurized juice.