Nevada law sets license rules for home cosmetics and food makers

A person must get a state license to run a cottage cosmetics operation. This covers an individual making cosmetics at home, or in a kitchen that does not otherwise need inspection, for sale to individuals, with yearly sales of no more than $100,000. The Department may charge a license fee up to its actual costs. Applicants must submit a signed child-support statement. A license cannot be issued or renewed if the applicant reports being out of compliance with a child-support order or an approved payment plan. The Department may inspect only to investigate a potentially adulterated or mislabeled cosmetic, or an illness outbreak linked to a contaminated cosmetic. The licensing rules apply for most purposes starting July 1, 2027.

A person must get a state license to run a cottage food operation and may take orders by phone or online. This covers individuals making listed foods at home, or in a kitchen that does not otherwise need inspection, with yearly sales of no more than $100,000. Food must be sold to an individual for personal use, carry required labels, and be packaged to prevent contamination. The Department may charge a license fee up to its actual costs. Applicants must submit a signed child-support statement. A license cannot be issued or renewed if the applicant reports being out of compliance with a child-support order or an approved payment plan. The licensing and sales rules apply for most purposes starting July 1, 2027.

A craft food maker may sell acidified foods by phone or online, but must fulfill each sale in person. This covers individuals making acidified foods at home, or in certain community kitchens if the health authority allows it, with yearly sales of no more than $100,000. The food must be sold to an individual for personal use, carry required labels, and be packaged to prevent contamination. Makers must register, complete approved training and an exam, and keep records of recipes and pH test results for at least five years. The text also provides for registration and renewal fees. These rules apply for most purposes starting July 1, 2027.

Farms may hold qualifying farm-to-fork events under food sourcing and safety rules. These rules apply to farms holding farm-to-fork events. Meat and other food served must meet the stated preparation, sourcing, or inspection requirements. Farms must tell guests that state or local health departments did not inspect the farm or food, except where the law provides otherwise. A farm that holds more than four events in a month generally becomes a food establishment for the rest of that calendar year. The Director may exempt a farm holding more than four events during a harvest or holiday season. Farms with prior-year revenue below $100,000 do not pay the registration fee. The event rules apply for most purposes starting July 1, 2027.