Cottage Food Labeling Resources

Getting your home baking business off the ground requires you to properly label your home baked goods.

To help you with your labeling, we've made a list of the 47 states with cottage food laws with sample labels and links to government resources.

Get sample labels and links to government resources by clicking on your state below:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Photo credit: Association of Food and Drug Officials

Please Note:

• Most business addresses must be where the product was made. No PO Box numbers allowed.
• You may list sub ingredients (also by weight) in parenthesis after an ingredient.
  
• ALL ingredients must be listed, including commercial products.
• Net amount is listed in weight and preceded by “Net wt”.
• Some states require your weigh scale to be tested.

Extra Resources

• http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/foodpolicyinitiative/files/2013/08/FINALCottage-Food-Laws-Report2013.pdf
• http://www.culinarylore.com/food-law:what-are-cottage-food-laws
• http://mosesorganic.org/farming/farming-topics/market/how-to-navigate-cottage-food-laws/

Alabama Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Name of Product
2. Statement that the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Name of Business
4. Business Address

Government Resources

• http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2014RS/PrintFiles/SB159-enr.pdf
• http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/F/FCS-2058/FCS-2058-low.pdf

Alaska Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

The label must go on each product, but the statement “THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INSPECTION” can either be placed on the label or on a prominent placard at the point of sale.

The name, address, and phone number can be replaced with the business license number.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Business Phone Number
5. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen.

Government Resources

• http://dec.alaska.gov/commish/regulations/pdfs/18%20AAC%2031.pdf
• http://dec.alaska.gov/eh/fss/Food/Cottage_Food.html

Arizona Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

You may use an email address instead of a phone number. If product is made by individuals with developmental disabilities it must be listed on the label.

Ingredients must be listed from highest weight to lowest.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Name of Product
2. Statement that the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Name of Business
4. Business Address
5. Business Phone Number
6. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/fses/goods/labeling/index.htm

Arkansas Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Cottage foods can’t include nutritional information on the label. Ingredients must be listed from highest weight to lowest.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Name of Product
2. Statement that the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Name of the Business
4. Business Address
5. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://www.arkansashouse.org/public/php/pdf_viewer.php?pdf=ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/2011/Public/HB1323.pdf
• http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/environmentalHealth/foodProtection/Documents/CottageFoodGuidelines.pdf

California Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

Ingredients must be listed from highest weight to lowest. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Name of the Business
4. Business Address
5. County Name
6. List of Ingredients
7. Net Amount
8. Allergens
9. Permit Number

Government Resources

• http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Pages/fdbCottageFood.aspx
• http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/asm/ab1601-1650/ab1616bill20120921_chaptered.html

Colorado Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Email address can be substituted for a phone number. Address is where the product was made.

Ingredients list is from highest weight to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Name of the Business
4. Business Address
5. Date Produced
6. Ingredient List
7. Phone Number

Government Resources

• https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/restaurants-and-grocery-stores
• http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2013a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/94472D259F284A1B87257AEF005D63F9?Open&file=1158_enr.pdf

Delaware Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest weight to lowest. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Date Produced
6. Net Amount
7. List of Ingredients

Government Resources

• http://dda.delaware.gov/foodprod/foodprocessingsafety/foodprocessingregs.pdf
• http://dda.delaware.gov/pressrel/2012/031412_FoodSafety.pdf

District of Columbia Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

The cottage food business identification number must also be on the label. If a nutritional claim is made (such as “gluten free”), a nutrition facts panel must be added to the label.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy.

Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Allergens
4. List of ingredients
5. New Amount

Government Resources

• https://legiscan.com/DC/text/B20-0168/id/898677

Florida Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If any nutritional claims are made, the federal labeling requirements for nutrition information must be followed. “Net weight” means either the net weight or net volume (metric equivalent must also be included). Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount
7. Allergens

Government Resources

• http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/7209/BillText/er/PDF
• http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Business-Services/Search-by-Business/Food-Inspections/Cottage-Foods

Georgia Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If a nutritional claim is made on the label, then the federal requirements for nutrition information must be followed.

There are some specialized requirements for items that are not individually wrapped or packaged, which may be found in the cottage food bill. Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Net Amount
6. Ingredients
7. Allergens

Government Resources

• http://agr.georgia.gov//Data/Sites/1/media/agconsumerprotection/cottagefood/files/cottagefoodregulations.pdf
• http://agr.georgia.gov/cottage-foods.aspx

Illinois Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Allergens
6. Date Produced
7. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=041006250K4
• http://sfc.smallfarmcentral.com/dynamiccontent/uploadfiles/101/TIB%2044a%20supplementApril%202012.pdf

Indiana Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

In addition to net weight, the label must include the volume of the product.

If labeling a product isn’t practical (the product isn’t packaged), the vendor may place a placard with the same information up at the point of sale.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement it was produced in an uninspected kitchen
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Date Produced
6. List of ingredients
7. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2009/HE/HE1309.1.html
• https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FS/FS-18-W.pdf

Iowa Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Address
3. Business Name

Government Resources

• https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/137F.pdf
• http://www.state.ia.us/government/dia/Farmer'sMarketSummary.pdf
• http://www.state.ia.us/government/dia/481IAC30.pdf

Kansas Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If juices are not pasteurized, they must be labeled with: “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.”

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. List of ingredients
5. Net Amount

Government Resources

• https://agriculture.ks.gov/faqs/food-safety-faq
• https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/food-safety-lodging/food-sales-at-farmers'-markets

Kentucky Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

The label must also contain the volume of the product. Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement it was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Date Produced
6. List of Ingredients
7. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/Statrev/ACTS2003/0042.pdf
• http://www.kyagr.com/sitemap.html
• http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/homebasedprocessingmicroprocessing/

Louisiana Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

What You Need to Include on Your Label

The label must have a statement that clearly indicates that the “food was not produced in a licensed or regulated facility."

• http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=913658&n=HB1270%20Act%20542

Maine Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Producers that sell over $50,000 of goods a year must include nutritional info on their labels.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Net Amount
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Allergens
6. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/resources-for-small-food-businesses-in-maine/assistance/
• http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=913658&n=HB1270%20Act%20542

Maryland Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If any nutritional claims are made, they must adhere to the federal labeling requirements.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Allergens
6. List of ingredients
7. Net Amount

Resoureces

• http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/bills/sb/sb0550t.pdf
• http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/Documents/Processingandsellingvalueaddedproduct3.18.13.pdf

Massachusetts Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Businesses may request an exemption to avoid having to place nutritional info on the label.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Allergens
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount

• http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/markets/culinary-tourism/massachusetts-food-processors-resource-manual-generic.html#ch4ResKitch
• http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/environmental/foodsafety/food-safety-exam-trainers.pdf

Michigan Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If any nutritional claim is made, it must adhere to the federal labeling requirements.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. List of Ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ljoajvnu25nyzrzm4ofvs0li))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-act-92-of-2000
• http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-50772_45851-240577--,00.html
• http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2009-2010/publicact/pdf/2010-PA-0112.pdf

Minnesota Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Businesses must place a placard at the point of sale with this statement: “These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.” If products are sold online, businesses must include this statement on the website. For those producing canned goods, the statement must start with “These canned goods…” instead of “These products…”

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Date Produced
6. Allergens
7. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/licensing/licensetypes/cottagefood/cflexemption.aspx
• http://www.mda.state.mn.us/cottagefood
• http://www.mda.state.mn.us/~/media/Files/licensing/dairyfood/cfltraining.pdf

Mississippi Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Nutrition facts are required if a nutritional claim is made (like “gluten free”).

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. Allergens
6. List of Ingredients
7. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2013/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2553SG.pdf
• http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,77,620.html

Missouri Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Business Address
2. Business Name
3. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.

Government Resources

• http://www.senate.mo.gov/14info/pdf-bill/tat/SB525.pdf

Montana Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
3. Business Name
4. Business Address
5. List of ingredients
6. Allergens
7. Date Produced

Government Resources

• http://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2013-2014/Economic-Affairs/Meetings/May-2014/HB630-comment-24-nwmtsan-recomm.pdf
• https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publichealth/documents/FCS/2014farmersmarket.pdf
• http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/50/50/50-50-202.htm

Nebraska Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

At the farmers markets, sellers must display a placard that states that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Address
3. Business Name
4. List of Ingredients
5. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=81-2,245.01
• http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/publications/foods/foodsafetyfarmers_markets.pdf

Nevada Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
5. Ingredients
6. Net Amount
7. Allergens

Government Resources

• https://legiscan.com/NV/text/SB206/id/850821
• http://health.nv.gov/BFHSEHS.htm#CottageFoods

New Hampshire Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Phone Number
5. Statement product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
6. Allergens
7. List of ingredients
8. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.nhliberty.org/bills/view/2012/HB1402
• http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/fp/sanitation/homestead.htm

New Mexico Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If the label is written in a language other than English, the statement above must also be translated into that language.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement product was not produced in an inspected kitchen.
5. List of Ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/HomeBasedFoodRegulations.html
• https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/HomeBasedProcessing.htm
• https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/documents/HBGuidancesFinal03-13.pdf

New York Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. List of Ingredients
5. Net Amount

Government Resources

• https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Browse/Home/NewYork/NewYorkCodesRulesandRegulations?guid=I5ee4f8e0ab3a11ddbd79a18800159157&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)
• http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/consumer/processor.html

North Carolina Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. List of Ingredients
5. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.ncagr.gov/fooddrug/food/homebiz.htm
• http://www.ncagr.gov/fooddrug/food/documents/homeprocessor8.pdf
• http://fbns.ncsu.edu/extensionprogram/foodproduct_testing.html

North Dakota Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

The seller must also display a sign at the point of sale with the statement: “These canned goods/baked goods are homemade and not subject to state inspection. These food products have been produced in a domestic kitchen and have not been produced under inspection.”

Some counties have different labeling requirements. Please check the Farm to Market Guide for more information.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was not made in an inspected kitchen.
5. Date Produced
6. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://www.nd.gov/ndda/files/resource/Local%20Foods%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
• http://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/farmers-markets

Ohio Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If the business name is listed in a local telephone directory, the street address may be omitted or replaced with a PO Box.

If a nutritional claim is made on the label, a nutrition facts panel must be included.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
5. List of Ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/901%3A3-20
• http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3715.01
• http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3717.22
• http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3715.023
• http://www.agri.ohio.gov/foodsafety/food-cottageindex.htm

Oklahoma Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.

• http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20ENR/hB/HB1094%20ENR.PDF

Oregon Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If the product is perishable, the label must also include an expiration date.

If a nutritional claim about the product is made, a nutrition facts panel is required.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. List of ingredients
5. Net Amount

Government Resources

• https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/lawsstatutes/2013ors625.html
• http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars600/oar603/603_025.html#gc-number-20
• http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars600/oar603/603_021.html#gc-number-2
• http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars300/oar333/333_150.html
• http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars300/oar333/333_150.html

Pennsylvania Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Nutritional info is necessary when shipping interstate or when making health claims on the label (e.g. low fat, gluten free etc.).

Some bakery items do not require labeling, but it must be available to the consumer if requested.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Allergens
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/007/chapter46/007_0046.pdf
• http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/PDF/03/03.PDF
• http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS022447610297043/AgWebsite/ProgramDetail.aspx?name=Limited-Food-Establishment&navid=12&parentnavid=0&palid=134&

Rhode Island Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. List of Ingredients
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Phone Number

Government Resources

• http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title21/21-27/21-27-6.1.htm
• http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title21/21-27/21-27-1.htm
• http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title44/44-18/44-18-30.htm

South Carolina Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount
7. Allergens

Government Resources

• http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess1192011-2012/prever/468920120330.htm
• http://agriculture.sc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Cottage-Food-FAQ-Angie2.pdf

South Dakota Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

A sign at the point of sale is NOT an acceptable replacement for individual product labels. Each product must be labeled.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen.
5. Date produced
6. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://legis.sd.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34-18
• http://pubstorage.sdstate.edu/AgBio_Publications/articles/FS956.pdf

Tennessee Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
5. Date produced
6. Net Amount
7. List of ingredients

Government Resources

• http://state.tn.us/sos/acts/107/pub/pc1105.pdf
• https://ag.tennessee.edu/cpa/Information%20Sheets/CPA%20194.pdf

Texas Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Although a specific allergen list is not required, any major food allergens in the products must be listed in the ingredients.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen.

Government Resources

• https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB970/id/853544
• https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/cfpo/

Utah Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If the business wants to withhold nutritional labeling, they must request an exemption.

Products that are on-demand (delivery or pickup) do not need full labels, but an ingredient list must be made available to the consumer on request.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Business Phone Number
5. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
6. Allergens
7. List of ingredients
8. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE04/htm/0405000905.htm
• http://ag.utah.gov/cottage-food-production.html
• http://ag.utah.gov/documents/CottageFoodEstablishmentChecklist.pdf

Vermont Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Bakers may apply for a small business exemption from including nutritional information on their labels, unless the label makes a health claim.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Allergens
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/food_lodge/Bakeries.aspx
• http://healthvermont.gov/enviro/foodlodge/foodlodge_guide.aspx

Virginia Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Honey producers must label their jars with this statement: “PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION. WARNING: Do Not Feed Honey to Infants Under One Year Old.”

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Business Phone Number
5. Date produced
6. Statement the product was made in an uninspected kitchen.

Government Resources

• http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title3.2/chapter51/section3.2-5130/
• http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/dairy&foods/homefd.shtml
• http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/fdsafety/pdf/kitchenbillfaq.pdf

Washington Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

If a nutritional claim is made on the label, a nutrition information panel must be included.

If a product contains liquor, the label must state “This product contains liquor and the alcohol content is one percent or less of the weight of the product.”

Large cakes or bulk items may be labeled with a separate product sheet containing the required information.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=69.22&full=true
• http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=16-149&full=true
• http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/CottageFoodOperation/
• http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/CottageFoodOperation/ApplicationInfo.aspx

West Virginia Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

For products that do not contain a major food allergen, a placard may be placed at the point of sale as a replacement for individual labels.

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Allergens
5. List of ingredients
6. Net Amount

Government Resources

• http://www.wvdhhr.org/phs/food/Farmers%20Market%20Vendors%20Guide%20FINAL%20with%20cover.pdf
• https://www.wvdhhr.org/phs/forms/RegistrationFormforSaleofHomeCannedandPrepared_Foods.pdf
• http://www.wvdhhr.org/phs/food/index.asp

Wisconsin Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Ingredients must be listed from highest to lowest weight. Net amount listed as weight, volume or quantity (English and metric units).

There are six major food allergens applicable to CFOs: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy. Allergens must be listed in ingredient list or as a separate statement.

What You Need to Include on Your Label

1. Product Name
2. Business Name
3. Business Address
4. Statement the product was produced in an uninspected kitchen.
5. Allergens
6. List of ingredients
7. Date produced

Government Resources

• http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2009/related/acts/101
• http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/97/29/2/b/2
• http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/97/29/6
• http://datcp.wi.gov/food/homecannedfoods/index.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Wyoming Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Although there are no labeling requirements, you must inform each customer that the product is not certified, labeled, licensed, inspected, or regulated.

Government Resources

• http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2015/Enroll/HB0056.pdf