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Florida cottage food label requirements

Florida requires no permit or license for cottage food operations under Fla. Stat. 500.80, with an annual gross sales cap of $250,000. Products must be sold prepackaged with a fixed 10-point disclosure; direct sales (including mail order and home delivery) are allowed, but wholesale/retail through stores or restaurants is prohibited.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.”

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

Official Florida source
Annual sales cap
$250,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: No license, permit, inspection, or state food-safety training is required to operate, provided the operation stays within the statutory sales cap and product restrictions (Fla. Stat. 500.80).

What goes on a Florida cottage label

  • Name and physical address of the cottage food operation (no P.O. box)
  • Product name
  • Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
  • Net weight or volume
  • Allergen information per federal requirements (21 CFR Part 101)
  • Nutritional information if any nutritional claim is made
  • Disclosure statement in at least 10-point type in a color contrasting with the label background

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Florida home-kitchen disclosure

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

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Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.
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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.

Florida cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Florida?
In Florida, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and physical address of the cottage food operation (no P.O. box); Product name; Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; Net weight or volume; Allergen information per federal requirements (21 CFR Part 101); Nutritional information if any nutritional claim is made; Disclosure statement in at least 10-point type in a color contrasting with the label background. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Florida?
“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Florida?
Florida does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No license, permit, inspection, or state food-safety training is required to operate, provided the operation stays within the statutory sales cap and product restrictions (Fla. Stat. 500.80). Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Florida?
Yes. Florida 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 Florida?
Yes. Florida caps annual cottage food sales at $250,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Florida?
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 Florida'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 Florida's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry