Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2023-09-14
2026 reference
Vermont Cottage Food Law
Vermont's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $30,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: Vermont's Act 42 (2025) tripled the cap from $10K and changed the requirements. Verify against the most current rules.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$30,000
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
Annual virtual training plus registration with Health Dept by Jan 15. Updated labeling rules.
Sources
- Vermont Department of Health — Home-Based Food Licenses & Exemptions
- Forrager — cottage food law database
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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