mountain region · Pop. 2,114,371
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
New Mexico has no revenue cap. Must complete a state-approved food handler certification course. No mandatory registration — voluntary inspection/registration program exists. Notably allows acidified and fermented foods, which most states prohibit.
No revenue cap — unlimited
New Mexico allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit, food safety training, and pH testing required. Online sales allowed. Low-acid canning prohibited.
No revenue cap
New Mexico allows honey under cottage food with no revenue cap. Apiary registration required. Permit and food safety training required. Online sales allowed. Honey specifically listed as permitted.
No revenue cap
New Mexico allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit and food safety training required. Dried herbs, spice blends (chile blends common), and dry mixes permitted. Online sales allowed. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap
New Mexico requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Feed and Seed Division. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. New Mexico has relatively low fees. AAFCO labeling compliance required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
New Mexico 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
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
New Mexico has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by New Mexico'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
New Mexico has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by New Mexico'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
New Mexico has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by New Mexico'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
New Mexico requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Feed and Seed Division. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Relatively low fees. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
New Mexico requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture, Feed and Seed Division. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Relatively low fees with standard raw product requirements.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
New Mexico requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Low fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
New Mexico requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Low fees. No cottage exemption for pet treats.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Pet Food Regulations for New Mexico
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for New Mexico. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$50
Annual Fee
$0
Processing Estimate
~3 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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any shelf-stable food not requiring refrigeration
baked goods
jams
tortillas
candy
dried goods
acidified and fermented foods
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1; N.M. Stat. Ann. § 76-9-1 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
NMSA 1978 § 76-19A-1 et seq. (New Mexico Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
any shelf-stable food not requiring refrigeration
baked goods
jams
tortillas
candy
dried goods
acidified and fermented foods
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
any shelf-stable food not requiring refrigeration
baked goods
jams
tortillas
candy
dried goods
acidified and fermented foods
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
any shelf-stable food not requiring refrigeration
baked goods
jams
tortillas
candy
dried goods
acidified and fermented foods
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by N.M. Stat. Ann. § 25-11-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
NMSA 1978 § 76-19A-1 et seq. (New Mexico Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
NMSA 1978 § 76-19A-1 et seq. (New Mexico Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
NMSA 1978 § 76-19A-1 et seq. (New Mexico Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
NMSA 1978 § 76-19A-1 et seq. (New Mexico 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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