Nebraska
Nebraska does have a cottage food law, though it’s quite limited in that sales may only be made at farmers markets. However, no permits or fees are required and sellers are not limited to how much they can sell. Also, most non-potentially hazardous foods are allowed.
Nebraska has passed a new law (LB 304), which will go into effect on October 1st, 2019 and allow some nonperishable homemade foods to be sold from home and online.
Selling
At the farmers markets, sellers must display a placard that states that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority.
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Allowed Foods
Limitations
Labeling
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Forrager Cookie Company
123 Chewy Way, Cookietown, NE 73531
Ingredients: enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (cream, salt), semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavors), brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract (vanilla bean extract, alcohol, sugar), baking soda, salt (salt, calcium silicate)
NET WT 2 lb 4 oz (1.02 kg)
At the farmers markets, sellers must display a placard that states that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority.
Resources
- April 2003
- LB 250
Comments
Mariam Shehata
Can I prepare food at my home and sell it to my neighbors and friends or sell it from my garage??
Kaye Rhodes
Does the cottage law cover craft shows?
Erica Smith
It does not, but we are currently working to change that. My name is Erica Smith and I work at the nonprofit, the Institute for Justice. Last year, we expanded cottage food law in five different states, and this year we are focusing on Nebraska. A bill will be introduced to expand where sales can occur. If you are interested in knowing more or getting involved, please email me at [email protected]!
Tiffinie
If I teach small group cooking classes in my home, or a customer’s home, do I need a special license or permit?
Letty Arenillas
I do have a grocery store could I make salsas or veggies and fruit juices for sale at my store? Do I need special permit for that?