southeast region · Pop. 11,029,227
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Georgia has no revenue cap. Must complete ANSI-accredited food safety training. HB 398 (effective July 1, 2025) eliminated the state license requirement and expanded sales channels to include retail food stores (grocery stores and restaurants) and online sales. Non-potentially hazardous foods only.
No revenue cap
Georgia allows jams, jellies, plus dill pickles (added by HB 398, July 2025). No revenue cap. ANSI-accredited food safety training mandatory. Fruit butter NOT allowed (insufficient sugar/pectin). Acidified foods (salsa, relish, fresh-packed pickles) remain prohibited. License fees eliminated by HB 398.
No revenue cap
Georgia provides a SEPARATE honey exemption more permissive than cottage food. Beekeepers selling own honey direct-to-consumer need NO Food Sales Establishment License at all (farmers markets, door-to-door, fairs OK). It is unlawful to label anything 'honey' unless it is pure honey. Infused products cannot be called just 'honey.' No apiary registration required for honey producers.
No revenue cap
Georgia allows specialty dry goods under expanded cottage food law (HB398) with no revenue cap. Dried herbs, spice blends, granola, and dry mixes permitted. Nut butters may be allowed. Infused oils prohibited. Online sales allowed.
No revenue cap
Georgia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Feed Division. Annual license of $25 plus $10 per product. Tonnage fees collected semi-annually. AAFCO labeling compliance required.
No revenue cap; semi-annual tonnage fees
Georgia does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law, even after HB398 expansion. Fermented foods requiring refrigeration are explicitly prohibited. Commercial food processing license required.
No revenue cap
Georgia has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Georgia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap
Georgia has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Georgia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap
Georgia has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Georgia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap
Georgia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Feed Division. Annual license of $25 plus $10 per product. Tonnage fees collected semi-annually. Complete & balanced pet food must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility with FDA registration required.
No revenue cap; semi-annual tonnage fees
Georgia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Feed Division. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility production. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Semi-annual tonnage fees. Must use USDA-inspected meat sources.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
Georgia requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture Feed Division. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Semi-annual tonnage fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed. Low fees make Georgia relatively accessible.
No revenue cap; semi-annual tonnage fees
Georgia requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture Feed Division. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Low fees make Georgia relatively accessible. Semi-annual tonnage fees.
No revenue cap; semi-annual tonnage fees
Pet Food Regulations for Georgia
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Georgia. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$100
Annual Fee
$60
Processing Estimate
~2 days
DBA Fee
$0
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
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Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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baked goods
jams
jellies
dried fruits
honey
popcorn
granola
candy
Ga. Code Ann. § 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB 398)
Recorded review: June 19, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Ga. Code Ann. 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB398)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Ga. Code Ann. 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB398); Ga. Code Ann. § 2-14-40 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Ga. Code Ann. 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB398)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-12-1 et seq. (Georgia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Ga. Code Ann. 26-2-25.1 (fermented foods requiring refrigeration prohibited)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
dried fruits
honey
popcorn
granola
candy
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Ga. Code Ann. § 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB 398)
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
dried fruits
honey
popcorn
granola
candy
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Ga. Code Ann. § 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB 398)
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
dried fruits
honey
popcorn
granola
candy
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Ga. Code Ann. § 26-2-25.1 (as amended by HB 398)
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-12-1 et seq. (Georgia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-12-1 et seq. (Georgia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-12-1 et seq. (Georgia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
Ga. Code Ann. § 2-12-1 et seq. (Georgia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
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