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North Dakota Food Business Laws

plains region · Pop. 783,926

Workable13 published categoriesLatest recorded review: June 18, 2026

Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.

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Informational Only: This information is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and may not reflect the most recent changes. Verify all requirements with your state's regulatory agency before starting or operating a food business. This is not legal advice.

Cottage Food

Advantaged

North Dakota has no revenue cap, no license, no permit, no registration, no inspection, no food safety training. Extremely broad food list including perishable items (cheesecakes, cream pies, custards). SB 2386 (signed March 2025) allows online, phone, mail, consignment, and out-of-state sales — one of the first states to allow interstate cottage food commerce.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap — unlimited

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Canning & Preserves

Advantaged

North Dakota Food Freedom Act covers high-acid canned goods with no revenue cap and no permit. pH testing recommended. Online and even interstate sales allowed. Low-acid canning still prohibited. One of the most permissive states.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap under North Dakota Food Freedom Act

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Honey

Advantaged

North Dakota Food Freedom Act makes honey virtually unrestricted. No revenue cap, no permit, no training. Apiary registration required. Online and even interstate sales allowed. One of the top honey-producing states.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap under North Dakota Food Freedom Act

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Specialty Foods

Advantaged

North Dakota Food Freedom Act covers specialty foods with no revenue cap and no permit. Dried herbs, spice blends, tea blends, nut butters, and dry mixes all permitted. Online and even interstate sales allowed. One of the most permissive states.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap under North Dakota Food Freedom Act

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Pet Treats

Workable

North Dakota requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. North Dakota has some of the lowest feed registration fees in the country. AAFCO compliance required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; very low registration fees

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Fermented Foods

Advantaged

North Dakota Food Freedom Act allows fermented food sales direct-to-consumer. Sauerkraut, kimchi, fermented vegetables, and fermented hot sauce are permitted. Kombucha allowed if < 0.5% ABV. No revenue cap, no permit. Online and even interstate sales allowed.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap under North Dakota Food Freedom Act

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Food Freedom Laws

Advantaged

North Dakota's cottage-food statute functions as a food-freedom law: it bars any state agency or political subdivision from requiring licensure, permitting, certification, inspection, packaging, or labeling for covered homemade food. No revenue cap. Notably allows some perishable items, frozen produce, high-acid home-canned foods, and limited raw/frozen poultry and shell eggs.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Domestic Kitchen

Workable

North Dakota has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by North Dakota's cottage food law, which is very permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap — unlimited

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Farm Direct

Workable

North Dakota has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by North Dakota's cottage food law, which is very permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap — unlimited

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Complete Pet Food

Limited

North Dakota requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Some of the lowest feed registration fees in the country. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; very low registration fees

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Raw Pet Food

Limited

North Dakota requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Very low fees. Food Freedom Act does NOT apply to raw pet food.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; pathogen testing required

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Supplements

Workable

North Dakota requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Very low fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; very low registration fees

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Bakery

Workable

North Dakota requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Very low fees. North Dakota's Food Freedom Act may provide a pathway for home-based pet bakeries as it broadly covers food products sold direct-to-consumer.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; Food Freedom Act may provide limited exemption

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Food Regulations for North Dakota

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact

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Business Formation in North Dakota

Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for North Dakota. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.

LLC Filing Fee

$135

Annual Fee

$50

Processing Estimate

~4 days

DBA Fee

$0

  • • Online only through FirstStop portal
  • • $50 late fee for missed deadline
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North Dakota Public Signal

13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.

Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.

Cottage Food

Advantaged

Canning & Preserves

Advantaged

Honey

Advantaged

Specialty Foods

Advantaged

Pet Treats

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This is informational guidance, not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your state regulatory agency before selling food products.

farmers-market
online
phone-orders
mail-order
consignment
out-of-state (SB 2386, March 2025)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

honey

dried fruits

herbs

popcorn

granola

perishable items (cheesecakes, cream pies, custards, pumpkin pies)

baked goods with cream/custard/cream cheese fillings

fresh uncut fruits/vegetables (can sell to restaurants/stores)

raw poultry

Recorded Label Requirements

  • home kitchen not inspected by state or local health department disclaimer
  • perishable products: safe handling instructions and frozen transport disclosure

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01; SB 2386 (2025)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery
interstate

Recorded Products

jams

jellies

fruit butter

apple butter

fruit preserves

pickles (high-acid/acidified)

salsa (acidified)

chutney

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • pH testing recommended for acidified foods

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery
interstate

Recorded Products

raw honey

filtered honey

creamed honey

comb honey

infused honey

beeswax products

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • product name (honey)
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • USDA grade
  • floral source
  • nutrition facts
  • allergens

N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01; N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-77 (Apiary)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery
interstate

Recorded Products

dried herbs

spice blends

tea blends

dry mixes

seasoning packets

granola

trail mix

dried pasta

flavored salts

nut butters

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
farmers-market
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dog treats

cat treats

pet food

pet snacks

biscuits

chews

dehydrated treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.D.C.C. § 19-13.1-01 et seq. (North Dakota Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery
interstate

Recorded Products

sauerkraut

kimchi

fermented hot sauce

kombucha (< 0.5% ABV)

fermented pickles

fermented vegetables

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts
  • pH level
  • refrigeration instructions

N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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farmers-market
online-instate
delivery-instate

Recorded Products

non-TCS foods

perishable baked goods

frozen produce

high-acid home-canned foods

limited raw/frozen poultry

shell eggs (frozen, with handling instructions)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • product made in a home not inspected disclaimer

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • ingredients
  • allergens

North Dakota Cottage Food / Food Freedom, N.D.C.C. ch. 23-09.5 (esp. § 23-09.5-02)

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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online
phone-orders
mail-order
consignment
out-of-state (SB 2386, March 2025)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

honey

dried fruits

herbs

popcorn

granola

perishable items (cheesecakes, cream pies, custards, pumpkin pies)

baked goods with cream/custard/cream cheese fillings

fresh uncut fruits/vegetables (can sell to restaurants/stores)

raw poultry

Recorded Label Requirements

  • home kitchen not inspected by state or local health department disclaimer
  • perishable products: safe handling instructions and frozen transport disclosure

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01; SB 2386 (2025)

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

Full Details Get Roadmap
online
phone-orders
mail-order
consignment
out-of-state (SB 2386, March 2025)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

honey

dried fruits

herbs

popcorn

granola

perishable items (cheesecakes, cream pies, custards, pumpkin pies)

baked goods with cream/custard/cream cheese fillings

fresh uncut fruits/vegetables (can sell to restaurants/stores)

raw poultry

Recorded Label Requirements

  • home kitchen not inspected by state or local health department disclaimer
  • perishable products: safe handling instructions and frozen transport disclosure

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by N.D. Cent. Code § 23-09.5-01; SB 2386 (2025)

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dry kibble

wet/canned food

semi-moist food

fresh refrigerated food

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names in descending order by weight
  • nutritional adequacy statement (formulation or feeding trial method)
  • feeding directions
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • AAFCO feeding trial statement
  • life stage designation

N.D.C.C. § 19-13.1-01 et seq. (North Dakota Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

raw frozen pet food

freeze-dried raw

dehydrated raw

raw bones

raw meaty bones

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation
  • safe handling instructions
  • storage and temperature requirements
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.D.C.C. § 19-13.1-01 et seq. (North Dakota Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)

probiotics

omega fatty acids

vitamins

minerals

digestive enzymes

calming supplements

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • directions for use/dosage
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • intended use statement

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • NASC quality seal
  • calorie content
  • caution/warning statements

N.D.C.C. § 19-13.1-01 et seq. (North Dakota Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
farmers-market
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

baked dog biscuits

pet birthday cakes

frozen yogurt treats

peanut butter cookies

pumpkin treats

dehydrated treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • treat/snack designation
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • guaranteed analysis
  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

N.D.C.C. § 19-13.1-01 et seq. (North Dakota Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Workable

Fermented Foods

Advantaged

Food Freedom Laws

Advantaged

Domestic Kitchen

Workable

Farm Direct

Workable

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Pet Supplements

Workable

Pet Bakery

Workable

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