Cottage food operations in Yonkers are governed by the NY State Home Processor Exemption (NYS Agriculture & Markets Law) rather than local code. Low-risk baked and confectionary goods may be sold after registering with NYSDAM.
New York's Home Processor law permits production of non-potentially-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, some confections) in a home kitchen after annual registration with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets. Sales are limited to direct-to-consumer channels (farmers markets, roadside stands, online with in-state delivery). Labels must identify producer, address, ingredients, allergens, and note 'Made in a Home Kitchen.' Yonkers adds no additional home-business restrictions beyond its general home occupation rules.
NYSDAM enforcement; unregistered operations may be ordered to cease. Mislabeled products subject to state penalties.
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