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Hawaii cottage food label requirements

Hawaii's homemade food law (updated via Act 195 / HAR Title 11 Chapter 50, effective August 2025) requires a fixed disclosure that food is made in a home kitchen not routinely inspected by the Department of Health, with no sales cap. Operators must complete an approved food-safety course; online, mail-order, third-party, and wholesale sales of qualifying non-TCS foods are now allowed.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a home kitchen not routinely inspected by the Department of Health.”

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

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

Permits & training: No state permit/registration to operate, but the operator must complete a DOH-approved or ANAB-accredited food-safety training course, renewed every three years. (Hand-pounded poi has its own required disclosure: 'This hand-pounded poi was prepared in a facility not inspected by the Department of Health.')

What goes on a Hawaii cottage label

  • Common or descriptive name of the product
  • Name and contact information/address of the homemade food product operator
  • Ingredient list in descending order of predominance by weight (if two or more ingredients)
  • Net quantity in dual units (US customary and metric)
  • Allergen information
  • Home-kitchen disclosure statement

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Hawaii 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.

Hawaii cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a cottage food label typically includes: Common or descriptive name of the product; Name and contact information/address of the homemade food product operator; Ingredient list in descending order of predominance by weight (if two or more ingredients); Net quantity in dual units (US customary and metric); Allergen information; Home-kitchen disclosure statement. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Hawaii?
“Made in a home kitchen not routinely inspected by the Department of Health.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Hawaii?
Hawaii does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No state permit/registration to operate, but the operator must complete a DOH-approved or ANAB-accredited food-safety training course, renewed every three years. (Hand-pounded poi has its own required disclosure: 'This hand-pounded poi was prepared in a facility not inspected by the Department of Health.') Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
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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Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Hawaii'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 Hawaii's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry