Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2024-04-25
2026 reference
Connecticut Cottage Food Law
Connecticut's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $50,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: Retail outlet sales are not permitted unless produced under a licensed commercial kitchen — cottage food cannot supply local stores.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$50,000
Permit / registration
Registration required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Registration plus food handler training required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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