Oregon Cottage Food Laws

Oregon's two-tier structure means growth is planned into the law: start exempt, then license the same home kitchen when you outgrow the cap.

Fast facts

Permit
Domestic kitchen license required above the exemption
Annual sales cap
$50,000/yr under the exemption
Online sales
Limited
Shipping
Not allowed

What makes Oregon different

  • Under $50,000 you can operate under the home baking exemption
  • Above that, or to sell wholesale, you need an ODA domestic kitchen license
  • The licensed route allows a much broader product range

Where you can sell in Oregon

  • Direct to consumer
  • Farmers markets
  • Retail (licensed)
  • Online

What you can and can't make

Oregon follows the standard cottage food logic: shelf-stable items are in, anything needing refrigeration is out. Check the Oregon Department of Agriculture product list for state-specific exceptions.

Generally allowed

  • Breads, rolls, biscuits and buns
  • Cakes, cupcakes and brownies (without cream-cheese or custard fillings)
  • Cookies, bars and biscotti
  • Fruit pies and fruit-filled pastries
  • Candy, brittle, fudge and chocolate-covered items
  • Dry mixes, granola, popcorn and roasted nuts
  • Jams, jellies and preserves made from high-acid fruit

Generally prohibited

  • Cheesecake and cream-cheese frostings or fillings
  • Custard, meringue, pudding and Bavarian-cream pies
  • Anything containing meat, poultry or seafood
  • Fresh-dairy items, ice cream and buttercream that requires refrigeration
  • Canned vegetables, salsas and other low-acid canned goods
  • Garlic-in-oil, pickled goods and fermented foods (in most states)
  • Kombucha, juices and other beverages requiring a process authority

Oregon labeling requirements

  1. The name and physical address of your home kitchen business
  2. The common name of the product
  3. A full ingredient list in descending order by weight
  4. Allergen declaration for the major allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
  5. Net weight or volume
  6. A cottage food disclosure such as "Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine state inspection"

Official source for Oregon

Oregon Department of Agriculture administers cottage food rules in Oregon.

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Not legal advice. This summary is for general education. Confirm with Oregon Department of Agriculture before you start selling.

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