Why this matters
What Oregon actually allows — and what it doesn't.
ORS 616.723, OAR 603-025-0320; SB 643 (effective January 1, 2024) raised cap to $50,000 and added annual inflation adjustment.
Annual revenue cap
$51,200 a year.
Annual gross cap
$51,200
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
Prepared at a domestic kitchen not subject to Oregon Food Sanitation Rules
— ORS 616.723; OAR 603-025-0320; SB 643 (2024)
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Oregon — 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
NoNoLicense, permit & registration
Oregon does not require state registration.
Do you need a cottage food license or permit in Oregon? For basic cottage foods, Oregon does not require a separate license or permit — but other rules can still apply.
- Registration
Not required
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Required
Type: food handler
- Address privacy
Available
Via state unique id
Food categories
Foods the basic cottage food rules usually do not cover.
- Tcs
- Meat
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Seafood
- Cut Produce
- Jams Jellies
- Pickles
- Salsas
- Sauces
- Fermented Foods
- Nut Butters
- Oils
- Vinegars
- Meat Jerky
- Cannabis Cbd
- Juices
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Oregon.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Oregon's cottage food rules. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Optional: register for address privacy
Oregon does not require registration, but offers an optional ID that replaces your home address on labels.
Complete food safety certification
Oregon requires food safety training before you can sell cottage food. Type: food handler.
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
Oregon allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels — third-party couriers are not permitted here.
Frequently asked
Oregon cottage food — your questions answered.
How much is a domestic kitchen license in Oregon?
Oregon lets you sell many shelf-stable foods with no license under the Department of Agriculture's exemption, up to about $51,200 a year. A Domestic Kitchen license is the inspected path for a wider menu. Start with the free exemption if your products are shelf-stable.
What kind of food can I sell from home in Oregon?
Since SB 643, Oregon no longer publishes a product list — any non-potentially-hazardous, shelf-stable food qualifies under the no-license exemption, up to the roughly $51,200 cap. That broad standard still leaves notable exclusions: jams, jellies, and fruit butters, pickles, salsas and sauces, fermented foods, nut butters, oils and vinegars, and meat jerky are all off the list, along with anything TCS like standalone dairy, eggs, seafood, or cream-and-custard pies.
Do I need a food handler card to sell cottage food in Oregon?
Yes. Everyone preparing the food needs a food handler card, capped by statute at $10, valid for three years, and obtained within 30 days of starting sales. Approved options include ServSafe, OSU Extension, and other ANSI-accredited courses.
Can I ship my Oregon cottage foods or use DoorDash?
No. Oregon lets you take orders online, but you cannot ship — you have to hand off cottage food in person — and third-party delivery apps like DoorDash and UberEats are prohibited. You can sell through retail stores, but not for resale in restaurants or to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or correctional facilities.
What has to go on an Oregon cottage food label?
Your label needs your name, city, and zip, the ingredients, net quantity, and Big 9 allergens, plus the disclaimer: "Prepared at a domestic kitchen not subject to Oregon Food Sanitation Rules." If you would rather not list your home address, you can pay for a unique ID number from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to use instead.
Oregon cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Oregon does not require state registration for basic cottage food sales. The annual gross sales cap is $51,200. Oregon allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers.
Do I need a cottage food license or permit in Oregon?
Not for the basic cottage food path, based on the state sources cited on this page. Oregon may still have label, food-category, local zoning, or other business rules, so check the official source before you sell.
What foods can I sell from home in Oregon?
Oregon's cottage food rules mainly cover foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include tcs, meat, poultry, dairy, eggs.