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North Dakota cottage food label requirements

North Dakota's cottage food law (N.D.C.C. ch. 23-09.5, amended by SB 2386 in 2025) requires no permit, registration, or sales cap, but the buyer must be informed via a labeled disclosure or point-of-sale sign that the product is made in an uninspected home kitchen. Since SB 2386, sales by internet, phone, mail, consignment, and across state lines are permitted (uninspected poultry excepted); pure retail/wholesale to stores remains barred.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.”

This is the statement your state requires, reproduced from its official rule.

Official North Dakota source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: No license, permit, certification, registration, or inspection may be required under N.D. Century Code ch. 23-09.5. No mandatory food-handler training.

What goes on a North Dakota cottage label

  • Home-kitchen disclosure statement on the label or a consumer-advisory sign at point of sale
  • Safe-handling instructions and frozen-transport disclosure for products requiring refrigeration

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North Dakota home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

North Dakota cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, a cottage food label typically includes: Home-kitchen disclosure statement on the label or a consumer-advisory sign at point of sale; Safe-handling instructions and frozen-transport disclosure for products requiring refrigeration. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in North Dakota?
“This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in North Dakota?
North Dakota does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No license, permit, certification, registration, or inspection may be required under N.D. Century Code ch. 23-09.5. No mandatory food-handler training. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota allows cottage food to be sold online. Check the official source for current rules on delivery and shipping.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in North Dakota?
North Dakota does not specify a general annual sales cap for cottage food. Confirm with the official source.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in North Dakota?
Usually not for direct cottage-food sales. Most sellers only need the ingredient, allergen, net-weight, and disclosure label this page's free tool makes. You generally do need an FDA Nutrition Facts panel once you sell into retail or wholesale, ship across state lines, or make a nutrient claim like “low sugar.”

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Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm North Dakota's current requirements with the official source above before printing or selling. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Last verified July 2026 against North Dakota's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry