Delaware Cottage Food Establishment State Registration Law

Delaware's Cottage Food Establishment (CFE) program, administered under Title 16 by the Division of Public Health, requires producers to register annually, pay a $30 fee, complete an approved food-safety training course, and label products with name, contact info, ingredients in descending weight order, allergens, production date, net weight, and a disclosure that the product was not made in an inspected facility. Only direct, in-person sales to consumers are permitted; online sales and shipping are prohibited statewide. Allowed products include baked goods, jams, jellies, dry mixes, hard candies, fudge, and chocolates that are not time- or temperature-controlled for safety.

Operating a cottage food business without state CFE registration, selling potentially hazardous foods, shipping product, or omitting required label disclosures may result in cease-and-desist orders, civil penalties, and product embargo by the Division of Public Health.