Is BakeBadge legal advice?
No. BakeBadge is an educational first-pass tool. It helps you spot common cottage food patterns fast, then pushes you back to the official state source before you act.
FAQ
Common cottage food checker questions
Why does the tool use “likely allowed” instead of “allowed”?
Because cottage food rules change, local enforcement can differ, and product details matter. The tool is designed to avoid false certainty.
What usually triggers a restricted result?
Refrigeration, meat or seafood, acidified products, shipping, wholesale intent, or thin source data are the biggest triggers.
Can I trust the sales cap shown in the result?
Treat it as a dated reference point only. BakeBadge shows sales caps with as-of context and expects you to verify the live value with the source link.
Why does manual review appear so often for custom products?
Because weird edge cases are where these tools get people in trouble. Manual review is safer than pretending the rule is obvious.