Coweta County, GA Home Business: Cottage Food Operations (2026)
Key Facts
- Regulator
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- State license
- No longer required (HB 398, 2025)
- Revenue cap
- None
- Sales channels
- Direct plus retail stores
- Label
- Home-kitchen disclaimer required
Summary
Georgia's cottage food program changed in July 2025. HB 398 removed the state cottage food license and there is no revenue cap. A Coweta County home baker can sell shelf-stable foods, now including through retail stores, with proper labeling.
including allowing sales to retail stores and removing the state licensing requirement
Full Breakdown
Cottage food in Coweta County is governed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, not the county. House Bill 398, effective July 1, 2025, removed the former state cottage food license requirement and the old sales cap, and expanded where products can be sold to include retail outlets like grocery and convenience stores. Only non-potentially-hazardous, shelf-stable items qualify, such as baked goods, jams, candies, and dried mixes; foods needing refrigeration are excluded. Products must be labeled with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the statement that the food was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Department of Agriculture. ANSI-accredited food handler training is still expected. Local zoning home-occupation limits still apply.
Violations & Fines
Selling non-qualifying refrigerated or potentially hazardous foods, or omitting the required home-kitchen label statement, can bring Department of Agriculture enforcement, including stop-sale action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need a cottage food license in Georgia?
Can I sell my baked goods to a store now?
Sources & Official References
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