What it helps you decide
Research every state and Washington, D.C.
Free official-source directory
Start your cottage food research with your state.
Explore a true U.S. map, compare pathways, and copy exact label language when an official agency or statute prescribes it. Every reference goes to a government source.
Excel-readyExport this tool as a downloadable .xlsx spreadsheet.
Start with the example
The values already filled in are a working example—not a recommendation.
- 1Choose the closest starting point.
- 2Replace the example with your real details.
- 3Read the live result and its important limits.
State directory
Choose your location
Select a real state boundary or use the list. Product guidance is a research prompt—not an eligibility decision.
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About this free compliance, labels & traceability tool
How to use the Cottage Food Law Directory
Research every state and Washington, D.C. The calculator runs privately in your browser and is designed to make the assumptions behind the answer visible.
What to have ready
Bring the exact formula or product facts, supplier documents, intended market, package details, and the current official source that governs the decision.
How to use the result
Use the output as a documented draft or research aid. Verify it against current requirements and obtain qualified review before printing, selling, or making a safety claim.
Excel spreadsheet export
Download the Cottage Food Law Reference Workbook
Use the Cottage Food Law Directory in your browser, then export a branded .xlsx documentation worksheet to keep the entered facts and generated draft together for review and recordkeeping.
This gives you a portable documentation worksheet you can save with an order, production record, planning meeting, or pricing review. The workbook keeps the source link and date with the numbers, making it easier to understand where the result came from when you reopen or share it later.
Spreadsheet questions
Using this tool as an Excel workbook
Use the browser calculator for speed, then take the result into the spreadsheet workflow that fits your business.
Can I export the Cottage Food Law Directory to Excel?
Yes. Enter your information, review the live result, and select Export to Excel. Batch Scale creates a branded .xlsx workbook with your inputs and the result shown by the tool.
What is included in the Cottage Food Law Reference Workbook?
The workbook includes a Tool Result sheet, an Inputs sheet, the original calculator link, and the date generated. When a supported calculator has an Excel formula profile, its result cells remain connected to the editable input cells.
Can I use the spreadsheet in Google Sheets?
You can import the .xlsx workbook into Google Sheets. Because spreadsheet applications sometimes interpret formulas and formatting differently, confirm any important result after importing—especially before using it for pricing, safety, compliance, or production.
Is the Excel download free?
Yes. The calculator and workbook are free. The first Excel export on a device asks for your email and permission to receive occasional practical Batch Scale resources. Once captured, later tool exports on that device download directly.
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