New York cottage food law and home bakery license requirements
New York home processors use a Home Processor Exemption for approved non-potentially hazardous foods. Registration, allowed-food review, in-state sales limits, labels, and well-water records can matter.
Prepared by AppsVerified Research · Reviewed 2026-07-06
Quick answer
New York home food sellers should treat the current path as Home Processor Exemption registration. Before selling, confirm the exact products, kitchen, labels, local rules, and sales channels with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Agency and official source
Primary agency: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Open official sourcePermit, food, and sales notes
Permit path
Submit or update the Home Processor Registration Request before relying on the Article 20-C exemption.
Foods
New York has a detailed approved and prohibited food list. Check every recipe before selling.
Sales
New York allows specific wholesale, retail, agricultural venue, delivery, and internet sales within state limits; confirm the source before shipping or resale.
Training, labels, and local checks
Training
Training may not be the main gate, but keep sanitation and process records with the exemption file.
Labels
Labels need product name, ingredients by predominance, net quantity, processor name and address, allergens, and a home-kitchen phrase.
Local
Private well testing, local zoning approval, tax registration, market rules, and insurance review can be required in practice.
Documents to gather
- Home Processor Registration Request
- Approved-food review
- Private well potability test if applicable
- Product labels
- Local zoning and sales-channel notes
Sales cap and record note
Use the current Ag and Markets page for any cap, renewal, or location-specific registration rules.
Operating risk
New York is strict about prohibited foods, labels, and in-state limits. Shipping or selling an unapproved product can defeat the exemption.