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Connecticut cottage food label requirements

Connecticut licenses cottage food operators (annual license, food-handler training, home inspection) and caps annual sales at $50,000. Labels must carry a fixed 10-point disclosure that the food is made in a cottage food operation not subject to routine government inspection; only direct sales are allowed (no retail/wholesale).

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.”

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

Official Connecticut source
Annual sales cap
$50,000
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: Requires a Cottage Food Operator license from the local health department/Dept. of Consumer Protection (up to $100, commonly $50/yr). Applicant must complete an approved food-handler safety course (e.g., ServSafe Food Handler) and typically pass a home-kitchen inspection.

What goes on a Connecticut cottage label

  • Name and physical address of the cottage food operation (no P.O. box)
  • Common name of the product
  • Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight (including sub-ingredients of any prepared items)
  • Allergen labeling per FDA requirements
  • Cottage food disclosure statement in at least 10-point type
  • Nutritional information if any nutritional claim is made

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Connecticut 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.

Connecticut cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and physical address of the cottage food operation (no P.O. box); Common name of the product; Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight (including sub-ingredients of any prepared items); Allergen labeling per FDA requirements; Cottage food disclosure statement in at least 10-point type; Nutritional information if any nutritional claim is made. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Connecticut?
“Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Requires a Cottage Food Operator license from the local health department/Dept. of Consumer Protection (up to $100, commonly $50/yr). Applicant must complete an approved food-handler safety course (e.g., ServSafe Food Handler) and typically pass a home-kitchen inspection. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut caps annual cottage food sales at $50,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Connecticut?
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

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Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Connecticut'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 Connecticut's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry