New Hampshire Homestead Food Operation Law

Under RSA 143-A:12, homestead food operations may produce non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, honey) in home kitchens without licensure if annual gross sales stay under specified thresholds. Producers must label products with the producer's name, address, and a statement that the food is exempt from licensing. Direct-to-consumer sales at homes, farmers markets, and retail stores are permitted. The Department of Health and Human Services oversees the program. Local zoning still applies, but municipalities cannot impose additional food safety licensing on qualifying homestead operations.

Mislabeling, exceeding sales thresholds, or producing prohibited foods may result in DHHS enforcement, embargo of products, and loss of homestead status.