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Illinois Direct-to-Consumer
Compliance Guides

24 category-by-category guides to selling direct to Illinois consumers — cottage food registration, egg and meat licensing, cosmetics, pet food and more. Researched and current as of September 19, 2026.

01

Aromatics

GENERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT
02

Baked Goods

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE
03

Beverages

COTTAGE FOOD — WITH LIMITS
04

Body Care

GENERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT
05

Canned Goods

COTTAGE — ACIDIFIED ONLY
06

Coffee & Tea

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE
07

Dairy

IDPH PERMIT REQUIRED
08

Dried Goods

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE
09

Eggs

IDOA LICENSE (OFF-FARM)
10

Fruits

FARM EXEMPT — WHOLE, UNCUT
11

Grains & Flour

FARM EXEMPT / COTTAGE
12

Herbs & Spices

FARM EXEMPT / COTTAGE
13

Honey

FARM EXEMPT — RAW HONEY
14

Laundry

GENERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT
15

Meats

DUAL PATH: INSPECTED / POULTRY EXEMPTION
16

Mushrooms

FARM EXEMPT — CULTIVATED ONLY
17

Nuts & Seeds

FARM EXEMPT / COTTAGE
18

Oils

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE
19

Pet Food & Treats

IDOA LICENSE + REGISTRATION
20

Plants & Flowers

IDOA NURSERY CERTIFICATE
21

Preserves

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE
22

Supplements

VERIFY BEFORE YOU SELL
23

Vegetables

FARM EXEMPT — WHOLE, UNCUT
24

Vinegars

COTTAGE FOOD ELIGIBLE