Sell Homemade Food in New Hampshire — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in New Hampshire — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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$20,000 (unlicensed) / unlimited with Homestead license
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
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moderately regulated
Regulation Level
New Hampshire is considered moderately regulated for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in New Hampshire is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Food Protection Section explains everything you need to know about the New Hampshire Homestead Food Operation Law (RSA 143-A:12; He-P 2300).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what New Hampshire requires below.
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What You Can Sell in New Hampshire
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
maple syrup
popcorn
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Food Protection Section before you start, just to be safe.
New Hampshire Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in New Hampshire under the New Hampshire Homestead Food Operation Law (RSA 143-A:12; He-P 2300)
No Permit Needed
New Hampshire does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
New Hampshire does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
New Hampshire allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what New Hampshire wants on it — copy this list.
Product name
Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
Major food allergens declared
Net weight or volume
Producer name and address
Statement that the product is made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
New Hampshire requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From New Hampshire
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from New Hampshire. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
maple syrup
popcorn
Ship within New Hampshire only
New Hampshire homestead food operators can sell direct, at farmers markets, and online within the state. Sales and delivery must occur within New Hampshire.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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Where You Can Sell in New Hampshire
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in New Hampshire
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in New Hampshire
Farmers Markets
Allowed in New Hampshire
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under New Hampshire cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in New Hampshire
Start any of these home food businesses under the New Hampshire Homestead Food Operation Law (RSA 143-A:12; He-P 2300)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond New Hampshire? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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