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Louisiana cottage food label requirements

Louisiana's cottage food law (La. R.S. 40:4.9) lets home producers of low-risk foods sell without a permit up to $30,000/year, but every product must carry a label clearly indicating the food was not produced in a licensed or regulated facility. The statute does not fix exact wording, so the disclosure shown is a conservative compliant phrasing.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to government food safety inspection.”

This is a conservative disclosure based on your state's rule. Confirm the exact wording with your state before printing.

Official Louisiana source
Annual sales cap
$30,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: No state permit, license, registration, or food-safety training required for low-risk cottage foods under La. R.S. 40:4.9. Producer remains legally responsible for safe, honestly labeled food.

What goes on a Louisiana cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer/business name and full physical home address (no P.O. box)
  • Ingredients in descending order by weight
  • Allergen declaration (FALCPA)
  • Net quantity (dual units: oz and g)

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Louisiana home-kitchen disclosure

This is a conservative disclosure based on your state's rule. Confirm the exact wording with your state before selling. Official source ↗

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Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to government food safety inspection.
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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.

Louisiana cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer/business name and full physical home address (no P.O. box); Ingredients in descending order by weight; Allergen declaration (FALCPA); Net quantity (dual units: oz and g). It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Louisiana?
“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to government food safety inspection.” This is a conservative reading of the state's rule. Confirm the exact wording with the official source before printing.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Louisiana?
Louisiana does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No state permit, license, registration, or food-safety training required for low-risk cottage foods under La. R.S. 40:4.9. Producer remains legally responsible for safe, honestly labeled food. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana caps annual cottage food sales at $30,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana'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 Louisiana's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry