Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell dried goods & mixes from home in Washington?
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Yes, with limits — Washington allows some dried goods & mixes but prohibits others.
On Washington's allowed list
- Cereals, trail mixes, and granola; nuts and nut mixes; snack mixes
- Dry herbs, seasonings, and mixtures from approved sources, recombined and packaged (e.g., dry teas, bread mixes, soup mixes, dip mixes, spice blends)
- Low-risk freeze-dried foods (e.g., candy) made from allowed products
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture — Cottage Food · Verified 2026-10-05
On Washington's prohibited list
- Fresh or dried meat or meat products, including jerky
- Fresh or dried poultry or poultry products
- Freeze-dried high-risk foods (e.g., fruit, ice cream), and foods dried in a low-temperature dehydrator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture — Cottage Food · Verified 2026-10-05
Status is derived from Washington'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 Washington cottage food page or see the Dried Goods & Mixes category across states.