Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell candy & confections from home in Illinois?
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Yes — candy & confections is allowed under Illinois cottage food law.
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
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 Candy & Confections category across states.