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Kentucky cottage food label requirements

Kentucky Home-Based Processors must print the verbatim statutory phrase 'This product is home-produced and processed.' (10-point type) along with product name, operation name/address, ingredients, net weight, processing date, and allergens. Registration ($50/year) is required, combined HBP/HBM gross sales are capped at $60,000/year, and only direct in-state sales (including online pickup) are allowed.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product is home-produced and processed.”

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

Official Kentucky source
Annual sales cap
$60,000
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: Home-Based Processors must register with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health (form DFS-250, $50/year); no inspection or food-safety training is required for basic home-based processing. Home-Based Microprocessors (canned low-acid/acidified goods) have additional recipe-approval and training requirements.

What goes on a Kentucky cottage label

  • The statement 'This product is home-produced and processed.' in at least 10-point type
  • Common name of the product
  • Home-based processing operation's name and address
  • Ingredient list in descending order of predominance by weight
  • Net weight or volume
  • Processing date
  • Allergen disclosure (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish)

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Kentucky 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.

Kentucky cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, a cottage food label typically includes: The statement 'This product is home-produced and processed.' in at least 10-point type; Common name of the product; Home-based processing operation's name and address; Ingredient list in descending order of predominance by weight; Net weight or volume; Processing date; Allergen disclosure (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish). It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Kentucky?
“This product is home-produced and processed.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Home-Based Processors must register with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health (form DFS-250, $50/year); no inspection or food-safety training is required for basic home-based processing. Home-Based Microprocessors (canned low-acid/acidified goods) have additional recipe-approval and training requirements. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky caps annual cottage food sales at $60,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky'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 Kentucky's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry