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 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

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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

• Cottage Food Laws Report
• Culinary Lore: What are Cottage Food Laws?
• How to Navigate Cottage Food Laws

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

• 18 AAC 31
• Cottage Food

Arizona Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

You may use an email address instead of a phone number. If the 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

• AZDHS

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

• HB1323
• Cottage Food Guidelines

Properly labeling your cottage food products is important for your home baking business. Make sure you include all the necessary information on your labels and follow your state's specific requirements. With the right labeling, you can ensure that your customers have all the information they need about your delicious homemade goods!