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Ohio Cottage Food Laws
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food from your kitchen in Ohio.
Ohio requires zero government interaction to start selling cottage food: no registration, no fees, no inspection, and no revenue cap. You can literally start selling baked goods to grocery stores tomorrow with nothing but a label.
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Requirements
✓No license required
✓Labeling required
✓Delivery allowed
✓Online sales allowed
Sales channels
What you can sell
What you can't sell
Notes
No license, no registration, no fees, no inspection, and no revenue cap. One of the most deregulated cottage food states. Allows wholesale to restaurants and grocery stores. A separate Home Bakery license exists for perishable baked goods. Interstate sales prohibited.
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See your real hourly wage as a home baker. Enter your costs, time, and prices to find out if you're undercharging.
Recipe Pricing Calculator
Know your real cost per item. Add ingredients, labor, and overhead to find the price that actually makes you money.
Pickup Window Planner
Plan your pickup windows before you post. Set days, hours, and capacity so customers pick a slot instead of flooding your DMs.
Cottage Food Label Generator
Pick your state, add your product details, and download a print-ready label that meets your local cottage food requirements.
Order Deposit Calculator
Figure out the right deposit for custom orders. See what you'd lose on a no-show at different deposit levels.
Drop Capacity Calculator
How many orders can you actually handle? Enter your prep time and available hours to find your real limit before you post.
Disclaimer:This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling. OrderPost is not responsible for any actions taken based on this information.