Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell baked goods from home in Illinois?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes, with limits — Illinois allows some baked goods but prohibits others.

On Illinois's allowed list

  • Baked goods and candy that are not time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods may contain dairy (e.g., caramel, buttercream frosting)

410 ILCS 625/4 (Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, Sec. 4), subsec. (a), (b)(1.5)–(3), (12), (14) · Verified 2026-09-25

On Illinois's prohibited list

  • Pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, cheesecakes, custard pies, creme pies, and pastries with TCS fillings or toppings

410 ILCS 625/4 (Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, Sec. 4), subsec. (b)(1.5) · Verified 2026-09-25

Status is derived from Illinois's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Illinois cottage food page or see the Baked Goods category across states.