Where are the official Washington cottage food rules?

Washington State Department of Agriculture publishes them. Start at the Washington cottage food page. Use the statute compilation when you need the code text.

Can I sell cottage food at a farmers market in Washington?

Often yes, if the food is on the state's allowed list and you meet the label and sales rules. The market can still require its own application. Confirm both.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page was reviewed in October 2026 and points you to the state sources. If a sales cap or food list here disagrees with the state page, use the state page.

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Washington cottage food laws

Washington's agriculture department permits cottage food operations and publishes the page. There is a sales cap. Confirm the current number before you plan a year.

Open the official source Read the statute

Official source: Washington cottage food page. Reviewed October 2026. Not legal advice.

What the Washington law decides

Washington cottage food law answers these points. The state page is the current list. A county health department or a farmers market can add a form, a fee, or a product ban.

Which foods are allowed, and which foods need refrigeration or a pH test
The current sales cap, or whether the state has removed it
Where you can sell: farmers markets, online orders, shipping, and stores
The label, including allergens and any home-kitchen statement
Registration, a food-handler class, or a county permit

Sell it only after the rule checks out

A cottage food page is market research, not a promise of income. Price the product, find a market in Washington, and sell one batch before you buy equipment.

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