Cottage Food Operator Permit

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</button> <h4 class="alert-heading mt-1 pr-2 "><i class="fas fa-info-circle" style="margin-right:2rem; "></i>Currently Active Cottage Food Operator Permits</h4> <hr class="message-inner-separator" /> <p><p>The list of active Cottage Food Operator permits is updated weekly. <a href="/health/webdata/food&drug/CFOPermitsIssued.xlsx">Download the active permits list</a> [xlsx]</p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="skip"><a name="content"></a></div>  <main>  <div class="container-fluid "> <div class="row justify-content-center mb-3 mt-5"> <div class="col col-xl-10"> <div class="row justify-content-center "> <div id="" class="col-12 col-lg-12 mb-3"> <div class="bg-custom-color pt-0 pb-0 mb-2 px-4" style="margin-bottom: 40px;"> <div class="row flex-lg-row-reverse align-items-center g-5 py-4"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-6"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/cfwbcah1.svg" class="d-block mx-lg-auto img-fluid custom-img" alt="baking cookies at home" width="700" height="500" loading="lazy" /></div> <div class="col-lg-6 text-container"> <h2 class="display-5 fw-bold lh-1 pt-3 mb-2" style="color: #163753;">New Jersey Cottage Food Operator's Permit</h2> <h4 class="display-5 fw-bold lh-1 pt-1 mb-3" style="color: #56930c;">Sell certain homemade foods directly to consumers.</h4> <p>Learn about application requirements, eligible food products, and how to submit your application.</p> <a class="button-navy" href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/">Get started</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="cottage-step-container"> <div class="col-12"> <h3 style="color: #163753; text-align: center;"><br />Overview</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The New Jersey Cottage Food Operator's Permit allows individuals to sell limited types of homemade non-TCS food products directly to consumers.<br /></span></p> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-12"> <h3 style="color: #163753; text-align: center;"><br />Eligibility Check</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Before applying, verify that your product is included in the <a href="/health/cottagefood/food-products/approved/">approved products list</a>. Only products listed are eligible for sale under the Cottage Food law.<br /></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-12"> <h3 style="color: #163753; text-align: center;"><br />Preparing Your Application</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">After confirming your product is approved, prepare your application by ensuring you meet all the following requirements.<br /></span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-12"> <h4 style="color: #163753; text-align: center;">Every application requires:<br /><br /></h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-12 mb-4"> <div class="item" title="Your Cottage Food Operator application will not be accepted without local zoning approvals"><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/#zoning-board-approval"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/building-circle-check-solid.svg" alt="Building icon" /></a> <h6 style="color: #163753;"><br /><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/#zoning-board-approval">Zoning Board Approval</a></h6> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-12 mb-4"> <div class="item" title="Ensure you take the Food Managers Certification. Food Handlers is not sufficient."><a href="/health/cottagefood/requirements/food-protection-manager-certification/index.shtml"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/certificate-solid.svg" alt="A certificate seal icon." /></a> <h6 style="color: #163753;"><br /><a href="/health/cottagefood/requirements/food-protection-manager-certification/index.shtml">A Food Protection Manager Certification</a></h6> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-12 mb-4"> <div class="item" title="See instructions for all living situations"><a href="/health/cottagefood/requirements/water-potability/index.shtml"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/glass-water-droplet-solid.svg" alt="Water in a glass icon" /></a> <h6 style="color: #163753;"><br /><a href="/health/cottagefood/requirements/water-potability/index.shtml">Proof of Water Potability</a></h6> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-12 mb-4"> <div class="item" title="Fill out an application form"><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/#application-form"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/file-lines-solid.svg" alt="Application icon" /></a> <h6 style="color: #163753;"><br /><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/#application-form">Cottage Food Operator's Permit Application</a></h6> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-2 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-12 mb-4"> <div class="item" title="The $100 application fee is non-refundable"><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/#application-fee"><img src="/health/cottagefood/assets/images/money-bill-transfer-solid.svg" alt="Money icon" /></a> <h6 style="color: #163753;"><br /><a href="/health/cottagefood/apply-renew/index.shtml">$100 Application Fee</a></h6> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cottage-container-3"> <h5 style="color: #b20100; text-align: left;">Important</h5> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">If you do not see your product on the <a href="/health/cottagefood/food-products/approved/">approved product list</a>, check your <a href="/health/cottagefood/food-products/not-sure-need-assistance/">alternative options</a>.</li> <li style="text-align: left;">If you want to operate a retail food establishment, contact your <a href="https://www.nj.gov/health/lh/community/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">local health department</a>.</li> <li style="text-align: left;">If you want to make hot or refrigerated food, contact your <a href="https://www.nj.gov/health/lh/community/index.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">local health department</a>.</li> <li style="text-align: left;">If you want to sell products to other stores or supermarkets, see <a href="https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/phfpp/wfc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wholesale food license requirements</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>    <div class='container-fluid '> <div class="row justify-content-center py-5"> <div class="col-12 col-xl-10"> <div class="row x-justify-content-center ">   <div class=" row-of-3 col-md-4 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