Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell candy & confections from home in New York?
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Yes, with limits — New York allows some candy & confections but prohibits others.
On New York's allowed list
- Peanut brittle, granola, trail mix, and granola bars (commercially roasted nuts)
- Waffle cones and pizzelle; toffee or caramel apples (no chocolate or candy melts)
- Sugar confections (toffees, caramels, hard candies)
NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved Home Processed Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15
On New York's prohibited list
- Tempered chocolate or candy melts for dipping or coating (e.g., cocoa bombs, chocolate candy, chocolate-covered fruit)
NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15
Status is derived from New York'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 New York cottage food page or see the Candy & Confections category across states.