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Georgia cottage food label requirements

Georgia's official rule (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-7-19-.09) prescribes an all-caps 10-point disclosure that the food is made in a cottage food operation not subject to state inspections. HB 398 (2025) removed the license and fee, imposes no sales cap, and Georgia permits online and retail/wholesale sales of properly labeled cottage foods.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS.”

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

Official Georgia source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: As of HB 398 (effective July 1, 2025), the cottage food license and $100 fee were eliminated. Registration with the Georgia Department of Agriculture is optional; registering provides an ID number that may be printed on the label in place of the operator's home address.

What goes on a Georgia cottage label

  • Business name and home physical address of the operator (or GDA-issued ID number in lieu of address)
  • Common name of the product
  • Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
  • Allergen labeling per FDA requirements
  • Net weight or volume
  • Cottage food statement in Times New Roman or Arial, at least 10-point type, in a contrasting color

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Georgia 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 STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
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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.

Georgia cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Georgia?
In Georgia, a cottage food label typically includes: Business name and home physical address of the operator (or GDA-issued ID number in lieu of address); Common name of the product; Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; Allergen labeling per FDA requirements; Net weight or volume; Cottage food statement in Times New Roman or Arial, at least 10-point type, in a contrasting color. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Georgia?
“MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. As of HB 398 (effective July 1, 2025), the cottage food license and $100 fee were eliminated. Registration with the Georgia Department of Agriculture is optional; registering provides an ID number that may be printed on the label in place of the operator's home address. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia 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 Georgia?
Georgia does not specify a general annual sales cap for cottage food. Confirm with the official source.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Georgia?
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.”

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Verify before selling

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