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Baked Goods

Breads, Cookies, Pastries & Mochi

Cottage Food Eligible
None req'd
License
No revenue cap
Cap
Food-safety course
Training
HAR 11-50 / Act 195
Law

What's Covered / What Needs More

✓ What's Covered

  • Breads, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and non-TCS (shelf-stable) mochi
  • Sales direct at farmers markets, craft fairs, your home, online, and in-state mail order
  • Wholesale to a permitted food establishment for non-TCS items
  • Unlimited gross income — Hawaii sets no revenue cap on the cottage exemption

✕ Needs More

  • Cream-, custard-, or cheese-filled items that are Time/Temperature-Control-for-Safety (TCS) — these need a licensed kitchen
  • Shipping out of state — the exemption only covers in-state sale/shipment
  • Selling without completing the required DOH-approved or ANAB/ANSI food-safety course
  • Wholesale of TCS baked items (e.g., cream pies) to any establishment

How to Get Compliant

A

Take the food-safety course

Complete a DOH-approved or ANAB/ANSI-accredited food handler course (free DOH workshops are offered); renew every 3 years.

B

Label every package

Include the statement 'Made in a Home Kitchen Not Routinely Inspected by the Department of Health,' common name, full ingredient list, major allergens (incl. sesame), and your name/contact.

C

Sell through any authorized channel

Direct in-person, your own online store, in-state shipping, and wholesale (non-TCS only) are all allowed under Act 195 — no DOH registration or inspection needed.

Quick Reference

Sales ChannelRequirementNotes
Farmers market / in-personFood-safety course + labelNo permit, no inspection
Online / in-state shippingSame as aboveAct 195 (2025) newly authorized this channel
Wholesale to a store/caféSame as above, non-TCS onlyTCS items (custard, cream) excluded
Out-of-state shippingFull HDOH food establishment permitCottage exemption does not reach interstate commerce

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cap on how much I can earn?
No. Hawaii's cottage exemption has no gross-sales cap, unlike most states.
Can I sell cream pies or cheesecake?
Not under the cottage exemption — those are TCS foods requiring a licensed, inspected kitchen and HDOH food establishment permit.
Do I need a permit number on my label?
No — Hawaii issues no cottage permit, so there is no permit number to display.
Can I sell mochi?
Yes, non-TCS mochi (shelf-stable, not cream- or custard-filled) is specifically listed as an allowed cottage food.

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