North Carolina allows home cottage food production under NCGS Chapter 106 and NC Department of Agriculture rules. No state revenue cap applies. Mecklenburg County producers must register with NCDA and Consumer Services and follow labeling rules.
North Carolina's cottage-food framework is administered by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Food and Drug Protection Division under NCGS Chapter 106 Article 12. Producers of non-potentially-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, dry mixes) can sell directly to consumers from home kitchens after a home kitchen inspection and registration. Unlike some states, NC imposes no revenue cap, but online shipping and wholesale are restricted. Labels must include producer name and address, ingredients, allergens, and the phrase Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to North Carolina food safety regulations. Local sales tax collection applies.
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