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Dried Goods

Dried fruit, dried vegetables, pasta, dry soup mixes, and other shelf-stable dry foods sold direct to consumer

Cottage Food Eligible
None since 7/1/25
License
None
Revenue Cap
Shelf-stable, non-TCS
Product Type
Allowed under HB 398
Retail

What's Covered / What Needs More

✓ Generally Covered

  • Dehydrated fruits and vegetables, dried pasta, dry soup/baking mixes, and similar shelf-stable dry goods
  • Direct sales at home, markets, fairs, pop-ups, and online under HB 398
  • Wholesale to retail stores and restaurants under HB 398
  • Delivery within Georgia by mail or commercial carrier

✕ Needs More / Watch Out

  • Dried meat products like jerky — these fall under GDA Meat Inspection rules, not cottage food (see Meats guide)
  • Any dried product that is rehydrated or combined with a TCS ingredient before sale
  • Shipping cottage-food dried goods out of state
  • Skipping the one-time food safety training or required label

Three Steps to Compliance

A

Confirm it's plant-based and shelf-stable

Dehydrated produce, dry mixes, and pasta made from non-hazardous ingredients qualify; jerky and other dried meats do not — they fall under meat inspection law instead.

B

Complete training and label

Take the one-time food safety course and apply the home-kitchen disclosure label along with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and producer information.

C

Sell through any Georgia channel

Direct, online, markets, and wholesale to retail stores/restaurants are open under HB 398, with no revenue cap.

Quick Reference

License required?No — HB 398 removed the cottage food license
Revenue capNone
Product examplesDried fruit/vegetables, pasta, dry mixes
ExcludedJerky and dried meats (separate meat inspection rules apply)
Retail/wholesaleAllowed under HB 398
Out-of-state shippingNot allowed under cottage food law

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I dehydrate and sell fruit chips from home?
Yes — dried fruit is a classic shelf-stable cottage food item, no license required under HB 398.
What about beef jerky?
Jerky is a meat product regulated under Georgia's meat inspection framework, not cottage food — see the Meats guide.
Can I sell dry soup mixes at a farmers market?
Yes, direct sales at markets are allowed with no state license.
Do dry goods need refrigeration disclosures?
No, since they're shelf-stable by definition — just include standard ingredient, allergen, and net weight labeling.

Printable Checklist

MarketStand · Georgia Producer Compliance Series
This guide is general information, not legal advice, current as of September 2026. Georgia's cottage food, meat inspection, dairy, egg, plant, feed, and alcohol rules change — always verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Agriculture (agr.georgia.gov), Georgia Dept. of Revenue Alcohol & Tobacco Division, and your local health department before selling.
Primary sources: Georgia Dept. of Agriculture (Cottage Food, Meat Inspection, Egg Law, Live Plant Program, Feed/Pet Food Program); HB 398 (2025); Georgia Raw Dairy Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-450 et seq.; Georgia Meat Inspection Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-60; Georgia Food Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-20; GA Dept. of Revenue Alcohol & Tobacco Division; FDA (DSHEA, MoCRA, FSMA Produce Safety Rule, 21 CFR 108/111/113/114).