Why this matters
What New York actually allows — and what it doesn't.
Agriculture & Markets Law Article 20-C; 1 CRR-NY 276.4 (Home Processor Exemption)
Annual revenue cap
New York sets no cap on cottage food revenue.
Annual gross cap
Unlimited
Sales channels
Where you can sell in New York — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
NoFederal restriction on uninspected food crossing state lines.
Seller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
ConditionalConditionalInterstate sales
NoNoWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
New York requires registration before you sell.
- Registration
Required
Type: registration
- Timeline
About 14 days
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Not required
- Address privacy
Not available
Prohibited categories
What you can't sell under cottage food rules.
- Tcs
- Meat
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Cut Produce
- Chocolate
- Chocolate Dipped
- Cream Filled Pastries
- Fruit Vegetable Breads
- Pickles
- Fermented Foods
- Acidified Foods
- Raw Nuts
- No Bake Items
- Beverages
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in New York.
Confirm your products qualify
Verify your menu fits New York's cottage food rules. Most states restrict temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items; check the prohibited-foods list above.
Register with your state agency
New York requires cottage food operators to register before selling. Registration is free. Expect about 14 days for processing.
New York registration portalLabel every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, and allergens per New York rules.
Start taking orders
New York allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels.