Nebraska allows home producers to sell non-potentially-hazardous foods directly to consumers without a license under state cottage food law. Statute sets uniform labeling and product rules that municipalities cannot supersede.
Neb. Rev. Stat. sections 81-2,282 through 81-2,292 permit individuals to produce and sell non-potentially-hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, dry mixes, and high-acid canned goods directly from the home, at farmers markets, or at community events. Producers must register with the Department of Agriculture and label products with the producer's name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a disclaimer that the food is home-prepared and not inspected. Annual sales are not capped, but sales must be direct to the end consumer in Nebraska. Meat, dairy, and refrigerated items remain prohibited. Local health departments cannot require additional licensing for covered cottage foods.
Selling prohibited products, failing to label, or operating without registration may trigger Department of Agriculture enforcement, embargo of products, and civil fines.
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