midwest region · Pop. 6,862,199
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Indiana has no revenue cap. Must obtain an ANSI-accredited food handler certificate. Online sales, telephone orders, and in-state shipping (mail or third-party carrier) are allowed. Non-TCS foods only. Products labeled NOT FOR RESALE.
No revenue cap — unlimited sales
Indiana allows only traditional jams, jellies, and preserves from high-acid fruits with full-sugar recipes. No revenue cap. ANSI food handler cert required. Canned pickles NOT allowed, but fresh/refrigerated pickles may be sold (not in sealed containers). Online sales and in-state shipping allowed.
No revenue cap
Indiana includes honey under the Home-Based Vendor framework. No license required, no revenue cap. Must include infant warning label: 'Do not feed honey to infants under one year of age.' Specific 'honey house' facility restrictions apply. Sales at roadside stands and farmers markets.
No revenue cap
Indiana allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. ANSI food handler cert required. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dry mixes permitted. No online sales. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap
Indiana requires commercial feed registration through the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). Annual license of $50 plus $25 per product. OISC conducts feed inspections and label reviews. Tonnage fees assessed quarterly.
No revenue cap; quarterly tonnage fees
Indiana does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.
No revenue cap
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Indiana has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Indiana'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 — unlimited sales
Indiana has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Indiana'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 — unlimited sales
Indiana has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Indiana'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 — unlimited sales
Indiana requires commercial feed registration through the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). Annual license of $50 plus $25 per product. OISC conducts feed inspections and label reviews. Quarterly tonnage fees assessed. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles.
No revenue cap; quarterly tonnage fees
Indiana requires commercial feed registration through the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility production. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Quarterly tonnage fees. OISC inspections focus on cold chain management for raw products.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing and cold chain management required
Indiana requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through OISC. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Quarterly tonnage fees. OISC conducts label reviews with emphasis on supplement claim compliance. Structure/function claims only.
No revenue cap; quarterly tonnage fees
Indiana requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through OISC. Annual license $50 plus $25 per product. Quarterly tonnage fees. No specific cottage exemption for baked pet treats.
No revenue cap; quarterly tonnage fees
Pet Food Regulations for Indiana
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Indiana. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$95
Annual Fee
$32
Processing Estimate
~2 days
DBA Fee
$0
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.
Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, bread, muffins)
candy/confections (chocolates, nougats, caramels, chocolate-covered nuts)
traditional jams/jellies/preserves (high-acid, full sugar)
unprocessed fruits and vegetables
tree nuts
legumes
fresh in-shell chicken eggs (with Egg Board licensing)
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29; Ind. Code § 15-17-6 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
Ind. Code § 15-16-8 et seq. (Indiana Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, bread, muffins)
candy/confections (chocolates, nougats, caramels, chocolate-covered nuts)
traditional jams/jellies/preserves (high-acid, full sugar)
unprocessed fruits and vegetables
tree nuts
legumes
fresh in-shell chicken eggs (with Egg Board licensing)
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, bread, muffins)
candy/confections (chocolates, nougats, caramels, chocolate-covered nuts)
traditional jams/jellies/preserves (high-acid, full sugar)
unprocessed fruits and vegetables
tree nuts
legumes
fresh in-shell chicken eggs (with Egg Board licensing)
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, bread, muffins)
candy/confections (chocolates, nougats, caramels, chocolate-covered nuts)
traditional jams/jellies/preserves (high-acid, full sugar)
unprocessed fruits and vegetables
tree nuts
legumes
fresh in-shell chicken eggs (with Egg Board licensing)
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Ind. Code § 16-42-5-29
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
Ind. Code § 15-16-8 et seq. (Indiana Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
Ind. Code § 15-16-8 et seq. (Indiana Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
Ind. Code § 15-16-8 et seq. (Indiana Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
Ind. Code § 15-16-8 et seq. (Indiana Commercial Feed Law)
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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