Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell baked goods from home in New York?
Informational only, not legal advice.
Yes, with limits — New York allows some baked goods but prohibits others.
"With limits" means New York's allowed list and its prohibited list both name baked goods items. Check which list your product is on.
What New York's food lists say about baked goods
On the allowed list
- Breads, rolls, biscuits, bagels, muffins, and scones (high-acid or commercially dried fruit and herbs OK; no vegetables)
- Doughnuts (no cream fillings), cookies, baklava, biscotti, brownies
- Cakes and cupcakes (no homemade buttercream or cream cheese frostings)
- Double-crust fruit pies
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved Home Processed Foods) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
On the prohibited list
- Breads containing vegetables
- Cheesecake, cream-filled pastries, cream pies, meringue pies
- Single-crust, custard, nut, or meat pies
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
How New York reads its lists
Any finished product that requires refrigeration is prohibited.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved Home Processed Foods) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
AGM's list is examples only ("include, but are not limited to").
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Selling baked goods in New York: permit, cost, and where to sell
Do I need a permit to sell baked goods from home in New York?
New York requires a permit or registration to sell cottage food.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
The program is run by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), Division of Food Safety and Inspection.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
How much does a New York cottage food license cost?
New York's cottage food permit or exemption is free.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Is there a limit on how much I can sell in New York?
New York sets no overall annual sales cap for cottage food.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Where can I sell baked goods in New York?
In person: Yes; farmers markets: Yes; online orders within New York: Yes; shipping to other states: No; delivery within New York: Yes; sales to stores or for resale: Yes.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Wholesale and retail sales within New York only — farms, farm stands, farmers' and green markets, craft fairs, flea markets, home delivery, and the internet. Wholesale to restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores is allowed. Products must be pre-packaged and labeled at home. No out-of-state sales or shipping.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Do I need training or a kitchen inspection in New York?
New York does not require food safety training.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
New York does not require a home kitchen inspection.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Labeling baked goods in New York
New York's cited labeling rules list 6 requirements. The full list is in the New York labeling guide.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Labeling) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Other foods in New York
- Selling jams & jellies in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling candy & confections in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling honey in New York · Unclear
- Selling pickles & fermented foods in New York · No
- Selling dried goods & mixes in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling coffee & tea in New York · No