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California cottage food label requirements

California CFOs must display 'Made in a Home Kitchen' per Health & Safety Code 114365.2. Class A (approx. $86,206) is direct sales only; Class B (approx. $172,411, shown here) adds indirect/retail and wholesale sales after a kitchen inspection. Caps are inflation-adjusted annually.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a Home Kitchen”

This is the statement your state requires, reproduced from its official rule.

Official California source
Annual sales cap
$172,411
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: Class A requires registration (self-certification) and Class B requires a permit with a home kitchen inspection, both from the local environmental health department. All operators must complete an approved food processor/handler training course (valid 3 years).

What goes on a California cottage label

  • "Made in a Home Kitchen" (or "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen") in min. 12-point type
  • Product name
  • Business/operator name and address (registration or permit number)
  • County of the permitting authority
  • Ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • Allergen declarations
  • Net quantity (weight/volume)

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California home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

California cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in California?
In California, a cottage food label typically includes: "Made in a Home Kitchen" (or "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen") in min. 12-point type; Product name; Business/operator name and address (registration or permit number); County of the permitting authority; Ingredient list in descending order by weight; Allergen declarations; Net quantity (weight/volume). It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in California?
“Made in a Home Kitchen” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in California?
Yes. California requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Class A requires registration (self-certification) and Class B requires a permit with a home kitchen inspection, both from the local environmental health department. All operators must complete an approved food processor/handler training course (valid 3 years). Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in California?
Yes. California allows cottage food to be sold online. Check the official source for current rules on delivery and shipping.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in California?
Yes. California caps annual cottage food sales at $172,411 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in California?
Usually not for direct cottage-food sales. Most sellers only need the ingredient, allergen, net-weight, and disclosure label this page's free tool makes. You generally do need an FDA Nutrition Facts panel once you sell into retail or wholesale, ship across state lines, or make a nutrient claim like “low sugar.”

Cottage food labels in other states

Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm California's current requirements with the official source above before printing or selling. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Last verified July 2026 against California's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry