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Georgia · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance · Category 11 of 24

Grains & Flour

Milled flour, whole grains, cornmeal, and grain blends 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

  • Milled flour, cornmeal, grits, whole grains, and dry grain blends sold direct, at markets, and online
  • Wholesale to retail stores and restaurants under HB 398
  • Raw, unmilled grain sold direct from the farm (falls under the general Farm Exempt produce framework)
  • Delivery within Georgia by mail or commercial carrier

✕ Needs More / Watch Out

  • Adding perishable ingredients that require refrigeration before sale
  • Shipping cottage-food flour or grain products out of state
  • Skipping the one-time food safety course and required label statement
  • Making unverified health claims (e.g., 'cures gluten sensitivity')

Three Steps to Compliance

A

Confirm shelf stability

Milled flour, cornmeal, and dry grain blends are inherently shelf-stable and squarely within HB 398's cottage food category.

B

Complete training and label

Take the one-time food safety course, then label with the home-kitchen disclosure, ingredients, allergens (especially gluten-containing grains), net weight, and producer info.

C

Sell through any Georgia channel

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

Quick Reference

License required?No — HB 398 removed the cottage food license
Revenue capNone
Product examplesMilled flour, cornmeal, grits, whole grain blends
Retail/wholesaleAllowed under HB 398
Out-of-state shippingNot allowed under cottage food law
Allergen noteClearly disclose wheat/gluten content on every label

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a license to mill and sell my own cornmeal?
No — shelf-stable milled grain products are cottage food eligible under HB 398, with no license required.
Can I sell raw, unmilled grain from my farm?
Yes, raw grain sold direct from the farm falls under the general farm-exempt produce framework, similar to fruits and vegetables.
Do I need to disclose gluten content?
Yes — clear allergen labeling for wheat/gluten is expected on every applicable product.
Can I wholesale flour to a local bakery?
Yes, HB 398 opened retail and restaurant wholesale channels to cottage food producers.

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).