Yes. Food made by a registered cottage food producer can be provided through donation to a community event with the purpose of fundraising for an individual or for an educational, charitable, or religious organization. The cottage food producer does not need to be present for the fundraising event.
Only cottage pet treats can be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer. Cottage foods intended for humans are not allowed to be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery.
Please note that the Cottage Food Law does not specifically prohibit shipping pet treats outside of Minnesota; however, the producer is responsible for complying with any applicable laws in states where the products are distributed. You may be required to obtain a feed license, pay tonnage, and/or register the pet treat products if they are found in another state.
Only cottage pet treats can be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer. Cottage foods intended for humans are not allowed to be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery.
Please note that the Cottage Food Law does not specifically prohibit shipping pet treats outside of Minnesota; however, the producer is responsible for complying with any applicable laws in states where the products are distributed. You may be required to obtain a feed license, pay tonnage, and/or register the pet treat products if they are found in another state.
Yes. Customers must come to your place of residence to pick up products or you, as the producer, must deliver them directly to customers. You may not leave products for customer pick up at a location other than their residence or your residence.
Yes. Customers must come to your place of residence to pick up products or you, as the producer, must deliver them directly to customers. You may not leave products for customer pick up at a location other than their residence or your residence.
Yes. The cottage food producer or their employee must be physically present during product sale or delivery.
Yes. The cottage food producer or their employee must be physically present during product sale or delivery.
Inspection and Compliance with the Law
Inspectors may be present at venues like farmers’ markets and community events to verify registration and that food is being sold in a manner consistent with Minnesota laws. In addition, if food sold by a cottage food producer is suspected or confirmed to have caused illness or injury, the MDA will conduct an investigation which may include an inspection of the location where the food was produced. Under Minnesota law, the MDA has the authority to enter at reasonable times any establishment where food is manufactured, processed, packed, or held. Inspection and investigation activities would be limited to areas of the location where food is manufactured, processed, packed, or held.
Inspectors may be present at venues like farmers’ markets and community events to verify registration and that food is being sold in a manner consistent with Minnesota laws. In addition, if food sold by a cottage food producer is suspected or confirmed to have caused illness or injury, the MDA will conduct an investigation which may include an inspection of the location where the food was produced. Under Minnesota law, the MDA has the authority to enter at reasonable times any establishment where food is manufactured, processed, packed, or held. Inspection and investigation activities would be limited to areas of the location where food is manufactured, processed, packed, or held.
