Sell Homemade Food in Oregon — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Oregon — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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$52,700
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
business-friendly
Regulation Level
Oregon is considered business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Oregon is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Oregon Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Program explains everything you need to know about the Oregon Cottage Food Exemption (ORS 616.706; OAR 603-025-0215).
Get your food handler card (online, ~$15)
Oregon requires a food handler certification. Most people finish the online course in under two hours.
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Oregon requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Oregon
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried fruits
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Oregon Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Program before you start, just to be safe.
Oregon Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Oregon under the Oregon Cottage Food Exemption (ORS 616.706; OAR 603-025-0215)
No Permit Needed
Oregon does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
Food Handler Certification Required
Available through online courses — typically $10–$15.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Oregon 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 Oregon wants on it — copy this list.
Producer name and phone number
Address of the food establishment or unique ODA-issued identification number
Product name
Ingredients in descending order by weight
Net weight or net volume
Allergen warnings consistent with federal FALCPA (9 major allergens)
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Oregon 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 Oregon
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Oregon. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
dried fruits
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Ship within Oregon only
Oregon cottage food operators can sell online and ship within Oregon, including by mail. Out-of-state shipping and online wholesale are not permitted under the cottage food exemption.
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 Oregon
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Oregon
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Oregon
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Oregon
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Oregon cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Oregon
Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations
Farmers Markets in Oregon
Oregon allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Oregon
Feast Portland
Oregon's premier food and drink festival celebrating Pacific Northwest food culture.
Visit WebsitePortland Night Market
Indoor night market with 150+ vendors including local food artisans.
Visit WebsiteBite of Oregon
Waterfront food festival featuring Oregon food producers and home food entrepreneurs.
Home Food Business Types in Oregon
Start any of these home food businesses under the Oregon Cottage Food Exemption (ORS 616.706; OAR 603-025-0215)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Oregon? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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