Oklahoma Cottage Food Law
A complete guide to cottage food regulations in Oklahoma (OK) — revenue limits, allowed products, labeling, and permitting requirements.
Requirements & Restrictions
Permitting & Registration
- Food Handler Certification
- Required
- Business License
- Not required
- State Registration
- Not required — Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) — Food Safety Division
Where You Can Sell
- on site (at residence)
- direct to consumer (in person)
- direct to consumer (remote/internet/telephone)
- delivery
- farmers markets
- cooperatives
- membership-based buying clubs
- retail or grocery stores (Non-TCS products only)
- third-party vendors (Non-TCS products only)
Allowed Products
- baked goods (non-TCS)
- baked goods (TCS)
- beverages
- foods produced by cooking
- foods produced by baking
- foods produced by drying
- foods produced by mixing
- foods produced by cutting
- foods produced by canning
- foods produced by fermenting
- foods produced by preserving
- foods produced by dehydrating
- honey (beekeepers exempt from licensure)
Prohibited Products
- meat
- meat by-products
- meat food products
- seafood
- poultry
- poultry by-products
- alcohol/alcoholic beverages
- unpasteurized milk
- cannabis or marijuana products
Labeling Requirements
The following information must appear on every cottage food product label sold in Oklahoma:
Required Disclaimer
This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.
Additional Notes
1. Current law is the Homemade Food Freedom Act (HB 1032, effective Nov. 1, 2021), codified at 2 O.S. Section 5-4.1 et seq. 2. The $75,000 annual gross sales cap applies to ALL prepared food sales of the business at any location combined. 3. Food handler/safety training is required ONLY for producers of TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods; no certification is required for Non-TCS-only producers. 4. TCS foods may only be sold direct to the consumer or via delivery — NOT through third-party vendors or retail stores. Non-TCS foods may additionally be sold via third-party vendors (grocery/retail stores). 5. Producer registration with ODAFF is OPTIONAL ($15/year). If registered, the producer may substitute their name, address, and phone number on labels with the assigned registration number; ingredients, allergens, and disclaimer statement are still required on labels regardless. The retail/grocery store placard must additionally state: 'This product may contain allergens'. 6. ODAFF is the primary agency; OSDH may investigate foodborne illness complaints. 7. Pending law change: HB 3720 'Local Food Freedom Act' renames the law, raises the annual sales cap to $250,000, expands where products can be produced, and clarifies delivery/sales provisions — effective Nov. 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the annual revenue limit for cottage food businesses in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma cottage food producers may earn up to $75,000 per year from cottage food sales.
- Do I need a food handler certification to sell cottage food in Oklahoma?
- Yes. Oklahoma requires cottage food producers to hold a valid food handler certification.
- Is a business license required for cottage food sales in Oklahoma?
- No. Oklahoma does not require a business license to operate a cottage food business.
- Does Oklahoma require cottage food producers to register with the state?
- No. Oklahoma does not require cottage food producers to register with a state agency.
- Where can I legally sell cottage food products in Oklahoma?
- In Oklahoma, cottage food products may be sold at: on site (at residence), direct to consumer (in person), direct to consumer (remote/internet/telephone), delivery, farmers markets, cooperatives, membership-based buying clubs, retail or grocery stores (Non-TCS products only), third-party vendors (Non-TCS products only).
- What allergen labeling standard applies to cottage food in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma follows the FDA Big Nine allergen standard for cottage food labeling.
- What products are allowed under Oklahoma cottage food law?
- The following product categories are permitted for cottage food production in Oklahoma: baked goods (non-TCS), baked goods (TCS), beverages, foods produced by cooking, foods produced by baking, foods produced by drying, foods produced by mixing, foods produced by cutting, foods produced by canning, foods produced by fermenting, foods produced by preserving, foods produced by dehydrating, honey (beekeepers exempt from licensure).
- What products are prohibited under Oklahoma cottage food law?
- The following products may not be sold under Oklahoma's cottage food exemption: meat, meat by-products, meat food products, seafood, poultry, poultry by-products, alcohol/alcoholic beverages, unpasteurized milk, cannabis or marijuana products.