Cottage Food Law

GreatIJ Grade B

Indiana

Ind. Code §16-42-5.2

2022 added acidified products with proper pH testing.

Sources

Where to verify Indiana's rules

Statute / regulation

iga.in.gov/laws/2022/ic/titles/016/articles/042/chapters/005.2

Indiana State Department of Health

in.gov/health/food-protection/home-based-vendor-(cottage-foods)/

Forrager state guide

forrager.com/law/indiana/

Cooperative Extension

extension.purdue.edu/foodlink/

By Locality

Indiana Counties

28 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.

Major cities

City zoning rules in Indiana

City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.

Indianapolis

American Legal Publishing

Important

Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with Indiana State Department of Health and your local health department before relying on this data.