Cottage food label maker

There is no single checklist that applies everywhere in the United States. Requirements vary by state, county, product type, and sales method. Cottage food labels commonly include the following, but not every item is mandatory in every location:

• The common or descriptive name of the product
• The operator's name, business name, or brand name
• An address, city and state, registration number, or permit number, depending on local rules
• An ingredient list; some jurisdictions also require the sub-ingredients of prepared ingredients
• Applicable disclosures for major food allergens actually present in the product
• Net weight, net volume, or quantity in the required units
• A locally prescribed home-kitchen or inspection statement
• A production date, batch number, or safe-handling statement when applicable
• Optional contact details, a website, or social media information

Check the latest guidance from your state and local authority first. Confirm which items you must show and verify your ingredients, allergens, address, and other data before entering them into Packify. Packify handles design and typography only; it does not identify omissions, validate data, or perform a compliance review.

Not always. Common FDA small-business exemptions include businesses with no more than $500,000 in total annual sales or no more than $50,000 in annual food sales to consumers. A separate low-volume exemption generally applies when a business has fewer than 100 full-time-equivalent employees, sells fewer than 100,000 units of that product in 12 months, and submits the required annual notice to the FDA. These exemptions generally do not apply when a label or advertising makes nutrient-content or health claims such as “low sugar” or “high protein.”

State cottage food rules may add other requirements, so confirm your situation with the appropriate authority. If you need a panel, prepare accurate, complete, and reviewed nutrition data before using Packify's Nutrition Label Generator to format it.

It depends on the state:

• Michigan generally requires the home production address, although eligible voluntary registration may allow a registration number and phone number instead.
• Texas allows registered operators to use a DSHS unique identification number instead of their home address.
• Minnesota accepts the registration number or the address submitted with the registration.
• New Jersey generally requires the municipality followed by “New Jersey” or “NJ,” rather than a full street address.
• California generally requires the operator’s name, city, state, and ZIP code. A street address may also be required in certain circumstances, along with the applicable registration or permit number.

Rules can change, and county requirements may also apply. Always check the latest guidance from your own state and local authority.

Many states require ingredients and disclosure of major allergens actually present in the food. Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, and California require ingredient information. Michigan, Minnesota, and New Jersey also expressly require applicable major-allergen disclosures, while current Texas rules require allergens present in the product to be identified. Some jurisdictions require ingredients in descending order by weight or require the sub-ingredients of prepared ingredients.

The exact format depends on local rules. Confirm the ingredient order, sub-ingredients, and standardized allergen names before using Packify. Packify can make your supplied copy readable, but it does not detect omissions, verify a recipe, or perform a compliance check.

No. Packify's primary role is label design and typography. It does not provide FDA, state, county, or local regulatory review. Confirm the required items, exact wording, data, and minimum font sizes yourself, then review the generated label manually. When needed, ask the relevant authority or a qualified professional to review it before printing.

Yes. You can use label designs created with Packify for personal and commercial projects, in line with our Terms of Use.

Packify does not grant exclusive rights to AI-generated content. You have the right to use and share your design, but you are responsible for ensuring that the text, logos, images, and other elements are suitable for your brand and do not infringe existing trademarks or other rights.

We cannot guarantee that every output is cleared for every commercial use. Review the design carefully, confirm your label information, and complete any required compliance checks before taking it to market.

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