southeast region · Pop. 22,610,726
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Florida allows cottage food sales up to $250,000/year with no permit, no license, and no inspection. One of the highest revenue caps in the country. Online sales within Florida and USPS in-state shipping allowed. Broad food list including jerky, pickles, and salsa.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap (progressively raised from original $15,000)
Florida allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food up to $250,000/year — one of the highest caps. No permit required but pH testing mandatory for acidified foods. Food safety training recommended. Low-acid canning prohibited.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap
Florida has a separate honey exemption beyond cottage food. Beekeepers may sell honey directly without cottage food registration. Apiary registration required ($10 annual fee). Revenue cap of $250,000/year if using cottage food path. Online sales allowed. Very beekeeper-friendly.
No specific revenue cap for honey under beekeeper exemption
Florida allows specialty dry goods under cottage food up to $250,000/year. No permit required. Granola, dried fruits, and dry mixes are specifically allowed. Nut butters may be allowed if shelf-stable. Infused oils prohibited. Online sales allowed.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap
Florida requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license of $50 plus $25 per product registration. Tonnage fees and inspection fees apply. AAFCO-compliant labels mandatory.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees apply
Florida does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. Despite having one of the highest revenue caps, fermented products are explicitly excluded. Commercial food processing registration required.
Fermented foods not permitted under cottage food law
Florida has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Florida's cottage food law, which is very permissive (a $250,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap (progressively raised from original $15,000)
Florida has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Florida's cottage food law, which is very permissive (a $250,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap (progressively raised from original $15,000)
Florida has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Florida's cottage food law, which is very permissive (a $250,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$250,000/year gross revenue cap (progressively raised from original $15,000)
Florida requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license of $50 plus $25 per product. Tonnage fees and inspection fees apply. Complete & balanced pet food must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees apply
Florida requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Raw pet food requires additional pathogen testing and cold chain documentation. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product plus tonnage fees. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing and cold chain documentation required
Florida requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Tonnage fees apply. Supplements regulated as animal feed. CBD pet supplements require specific registration under Florida hemp program.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees apply
Florida requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. No specific cottage exemption for pet treats. However, Florida's strong farmers market culture provides good sales channels.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees apply
Pet Food Regulations for Florida
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Florida. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$125
Annual Fee
$138.75
Processing Estimate
~2 days
DBA Fee
$50
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
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Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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baked goods
candy
fruit pies
dried fruits
honey
jams
jellies
granola
popcorn
salsa
ketchup
pickles (acidified foods)
meat jerky
cheesecake
custard pies
Fla. Stat. § 500.80
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Fla. Stat. 500.80
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Fla. Stat. 500.80; Fla. Stat. § 586.10 (Apiary Inspection)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Fla. Stat. 500.80
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
Fla. Stat. § 580.031 et seq. (Florida Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fla. Stat. 500.80 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods
candy
fruit pies
dried fruits
honey
jams
jellies
granola
popcorn
salsa
ketchup
pickles (acidified foods)
meat jerky
cheesecake
custard pies
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Fla. Stat. § 500.80
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
candy
fruit pies
dried fruits
honey
jams
jellies
granola
popcorn
salsa
ketchup
pickles (acidified foods)
meat jerky
cheesecake
custard pies
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Fla. Stat. § 500.80
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
candy
fruit pies
dried fruits
honey
jams
jellies
granola
popcorn
salsa
ketchup
pickles (acidified foods)
meat jerky
cheesecake
custard pies
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Fla. Stat. § 500.80
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
Fla. Stat. § 580.031 et seq. (Florida Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
Fla. Stat. § 580.031 et seq. (Florida Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
hemp-derived CBD (with specific registration)
Fla. Stat. § 580.031 et seq. (Florida Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
Fla. Stat. § 580.031 et seq. (Florida Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
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