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Launching a Cottage Food Business In Maryland

Author: 
Ginger S. Myers
Publication Number: 
FS-1005

The Cottage Food Industry Law of 2012 in Maryland opened the door for small-scale food entrepreneurs to launch a food business without investing in a commercial kitchen. The change in Maryland’s regulations allows individuals to prepare certain types of food items in their home kitchen.  This report outlines the parameters of the Maryland Cottage Food Industry Law, including production and labeling requirements.  The report also provides detailed information on approved cottage industry products, the requirements for selling them through various outlets, and regulations regarding limits on revenues and sales.

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Topic Area: 
Food and Nutrition [2]
Category: 
General [3]
Tags: 
business in Maryland [4]
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[1] https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/publications/FS-1005%20Launching%20a%20Cottage%20Food%20Industry.pdf
[2] https://extension.umd.edu/topics/nutrition
[3] https://extension.umd.edu/category/general
[4] https://extension.umd.edu/tags/business-maryland
[5] https://extension.umd.edu/aglaw