Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell baked goods from home in California?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes, with limits — California allows some baked goods but prohibits others.

On California's allowed list

  • Baked goods without cream, custard, or meat fillings (e.g., bread, cookies, cake, fruit-only pies — no pumpkin)

CDPH — Approved Cottage Foods List (reviewed April 2026) · Verified 2026-09-15

On California's prohibited list

  • Baked goods with cream, custard, or meat fillings (including pumpkin pie)

CDPH — Cottage Food FAQ and Approved Cottage Foods List · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from California's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full California cottage food page or see the Baked Goods category across states.