Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in New Mexico (2026)
Everything you need to know about the New Mexico Cottage Food Law — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.
No limit
Revenue Limit
No cap on earnings
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
very business-friendly
Regulation Level
New Mexico is considered very business-friendly for home food
What You Can Sell in New Mexico
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried herbs
roasted chile
tortillas
tamales
popcorn
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.
New Mexico Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in New Mexico under the New Mexico Cottage Food Law
No Permit Needed
New Mexico does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
New Mexico does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
New Mexico allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
Labeling Requirements
Producer name and address
Product name and ingredients
"Made in a home kitchen" disclaimer
Where You Can Sell in New Mexico
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in New Mexico
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in New Mexico
Farmers Markets
Allowed in New Mexico
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under New Mexico cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in New Mexico
Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations
Home Food Business Types in New Mexico
Start any of these home food businesses under the New Mexico Cottage Food Law
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