Why this matters
What North Dakota actually allows — and what it doesn't.
North Dakota permits cottage food sales under N.D.C.C. Chapter 23-09.5 (Food Freedom Act, 2017); SB 2386 (2025, effective March 20, 2025). The statute sets no revenue cap on cottage food sales. No state registration is required; optional ID programs may be available for label privacy.
Annual revenue cap
North Dakota sets no cap on cottage food revenue.
Annual gross cap
Unlimited
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
This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department
— N.D.C.C. Chapter 23-09.5 (Food Freedom Act, 2017); SB 2386 (2025, effective March 20, 2025)
Sales channels
Where you can sell in North Dakota — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
YesYesSeller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
YesYesInterstate sales
YesYesWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
North Dakota does not require state registration.
- Registration
Not required
- 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.
- Meat
- Wild Game
- Fish Commercial
- Seafood Commercial
- Wild Mushrooms
- Alcoholic Beverages
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in North Dakota.
Confirm your products qualify
Verify your menu fits North Dakota's cottage food rules. Most states restrict temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items; check the prohibited-foods list above.
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
North Dakota allows online orders, in-state shipping, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels.