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Indiana Cottage Food Law
Indiana's cottage food law sets no statewide revenue cap and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and in-state mail order all permitted.
Watch for: HEA 1149 (effective July 1, 2022) removed Indiana's prior $2,500 sales cap, opened online sales and in-state mail order, and preempted local governments from adding requirements. Acidified foods (pickles, salsas, sauces) are still excluded.
Key facts
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and in-state mail order all permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
- In-state mail
What's required before your first sale
No license, registration, or inspection. Food handler training required (per HEA 1149, 2022). Label disclaimers required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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