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New Brunswick cottage food rules
Review sales limits, online sales, registration, labeling, venues, shipping, foods, and source notes for this jurisdiction.
Sales limit
None specified
Online sales
No
Registration
Not required
Training
Not required
Current law details
Start with the summary, then verify locally.
New Brunswick exempts certain public market food premises from licensing when non-potentially hazardous foods are prepared or processed in a private residence for sale only at a public market. The province defines public markets to include farmers markets and flea markets. Broader prepared-food activity generally falls into licensed food premises classes.
Setup requirements
Registration, training, and labeling details.
These are the common operating requirements sellers check before launching or changing sales channels.
Training
- Required
- No
Labeling
"No specific cottage food disclaimer identified; public market and federal labelling rules still apply."
- Common name of the food
- Producer or business name and contact information
- Ingredient list when required for prepackaged products
- Priority allergen, gluten source, and added sulphites declaration when present
- Net quantity for consumer prepackaged products when required
Sales channels
Allowed venues and fulfillment methods.
Confirm how customers are allowed to buy, receive, or pick up products before opening a sales channel.
Sales venues
Home sales
Not allowed
Farmers markets
Allowed
Roadside stands
Not allowed
Events
Limited
Retail stores
Not allowed
Restaurants
Not allowed
Online
Not allowed
The no-licence home-prepared pathway is for non-potentially hazardous foods sold only at public markets. Other venues or higher-risk products may require a Class 3, 4, or 5 food premises licence.
Shipping and delivery
- In-province/territory
- In-person only
- Out-of-province/territory
- Not allowed
- Commercial carriers
- Not allowed
- Third-party delivery
- Not allowed
The public-market exemption does not create a mail-order or online sales pathway.
Product categories
Allowed food categories.
Allowed and limited categories are only a planning aid. Check official guidance before selling a specific recipe.
Baked goods
Allowed
Candy and confections
Allowed
Jams and jellies
Allowed
Acidified foods
Limited
Canned goods
Limited
Dried goods
Allowed
Perishables
Not allowed
Meat products
Not allowed
Dairy products
Not allowed
Exempt examples include honey, jams and jellies, breads and rolls, cakes, muffins, cookies, fruit pies and tarts without cream/meat fillings, hard candy and fudge, pickles and relish, maple products, apple sauce, and foods a public health inspector deems non-potentially hazardous. Low-acid canned foods, unlicensed meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, wild mushrooms, and similar foods are not allowed through this exemption.
Updates and cautions
Check these notes before making changes.
Recent updates and warnings are included to help you spot issues that may need extra verification.
Important warnings
- Canadian federal law still applies to food safety, labelling, allergens, net quantity, traceability, import/export, and interprovincial trade.
- A Safe Food for Canadians licence is generally required to manufacture, process, package, or label food for interprovincial or export trade.
- Province and territory summaries below focus on local home-based or low-risk food pathways and do not replace municipal business, zoning, market, or tax requirements.
- A market operator or Health Protection Branch may still require an information form or approval letter before market participation.
Research sources
Sources used for this summary.
Last updated: 2026-05-07. Use these sources as a starting point for current verification.
- Government of New Brunswick - Department of Health farming regulations
- New Brunswick Department of Health - Public Market Guidelines
- New Brunswick Food Premises Regulation
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food business activities that require a licence under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Industry Labelling Tool
- Health Canada - Food allergen labelling
Important legal disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Cottage food rules change frequently and vary by local jurisdiction. Always verify current regulations with your province and local health departments before starting your business.
Next step
Turn New Brunswick rules into a clear ordering experience.
Use Cottage CMS to publish products, pickup windows, forms, disclosures, and order workflows after you verify the current local requirements.