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Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
New Hampshire has no revenue cap (HB 119 removed revenue as a trigger for licensing). No government license, no home inspection, no state-mandated training. Voluntary compliance. Can sell at farmers markets, from home, roadside stands, and retail food stores.
No revenue cap — HB 119 removed revenue as condition triggering state licensure
New Hampshire allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit and pH testing required. Online sales allowed for in-state delivery. Low-acid canning prohibited.
No revenue cap (HB 119 removed)
New Hampshire explicitly EXCLUDES honey from the Homestead Food Law. Honey is regulated separately by the NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Apiary registration is voluntary (Form A-1). Inspections available on request ($20). Pesticide applicator permits required for miticide treatments.
No revenue cap (HB 119 removed)
New Hampshire allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit required. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dry mixes permitted. Online sales allowed. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap (HB 119 removed)
New Hampshire requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. New Hampshire has a reasonable fee structure and efficient registration process. AAFCO compliance required.
No revenue cap; reasonable fees
New Hampshire does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.
No revenue cap (HB 119 removed)
New Hampshire has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by New Hampshire's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap — HB 119 removed revenue as condition triggering state licensure
New Hampshire's Homestead Food Operations have a licensed tier above the unlicensed cottage exemption: a Homestead License ($150/yr) lets operators sell at almost any venue — including wholesale, online, and shipping — beyond the direct-only unlicensed tier. Administered by NH DHHS.
Licensed Homestead tier ($150/yr); broader sales venues than the unlicensed tier
New Hampshire has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by New Hampshire's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap — HB 119 removed revenue as condition triggering state licensure
New Hampshire requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Reasonable fee structure. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; reasonable fees
New Hampshire requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Reasonable fees with clear compliance pathway.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
New Hampshire requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Reasonable fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; reasonable fees
New Hampshire requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Reasonable fees. No cottage exemption.
No revenue cap; reasonable fees
Pet Food Regulations for New Hampshire
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for New Hampshire. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$100
Annual Fee
$100
Processing Estimate
~5 days
DBA Fee
$0
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
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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breads
rolls
muffins
cookies
brownies
double-crusted fruit pies
candy
fudge
packaged dry products
pickles
jams
jellies
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII; N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 429:1 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
RSA § 435-C:1 et seq. (New Hampshire Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
breads
rolls
muffins
cookies
brownies
double-crusted fruit pies
candy
fudge
packaged dry products
pickles
jams
jellies
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
acidified foods (per 2024 expansion)
maple
honey
New Hampshire Homestead Food Operations (licensed tier), RSA 143-A (NH DHHS)
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
breads
rolls
muffins
cookies
brownies
double-crusted fruit pies
candy
fudge
packaged dry products
pickles
jams
jellies
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 143-A:5 VII
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
RSA § 435-C:1 et seq. (New Hampshire Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
RSA § 435-C:1 et seq. (New Hampshire Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
RSA § 435-C:1 et seq. (New Hampshire Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
RSA § 435-C:1 et seq. (New Hampshire 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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