What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Dried tea blends and herbs, once confirmed
- Roasted beans in a permitted facility
- Packaged goods with a full label
Needs a different path
- Ready-to-drink cold brew without a permit
- Health claims
- Wholesale without a permitted facility
Three compliance steps
A
Ask which path applies
Roasted coffee is not clearly named on the cottage lists reviewed. Ask your parish sanitarian.
B
Label it
Product name, ingredients, allergens, net weight, your name and address.
C
Register for tax
Confirm state and parish tax treatment with the Department of Revenue.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Dried tea blend | Likely low-risk dry food; confirm | LDH |
| Roasted coffee | Confirm cottage or permit path | LDH |
| Cold brew | Beverage; permitted facility path | LDH |
| Health claims | Avoid disease claims | FDA / FTC |
FAQ
Is coffee roasting cottage-eligible?
Not confirmed in the sources reviewed. Get an answer from LDH first.
Can I ship?
Cottage law limits sales to in-state direct delivery.
Checklist
- Path confirmed with LDH
- Allergens on label
- Net weight stated
- Business address printed
- No health claims
- Tax registered