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Mississippi cottage food label requirements

Mississippi allows cottage food operations with no permit but a $35,000 annual gross sales cap. Labels must carry the exact statement that the food is made in a cottage food operation not subject to state food safety regulations; direct-to-consumer sales only (no online, retail, or wholesale).

Required home-kitchen disclosure

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

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

Official Mississippi source
Annual sales cap
$35,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Restricted
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: No MSDH permit or registration currently required to operate. Food-safety training is not mandated, though MSU Extension training is recommended for acidified foods, jams, and jellies.

What goes on a Mississippi cottage label

  • Name and address of the cottage food operation
  • Name of the food product
  • Ingredients
  • Net weight/quantity
  • Allergen information
  • Disclaimer statement in at least 10-point type with clear contrast to background

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Mississippi 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 Mississippi'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.

Mississippi cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and address of the cottage food operation; Name of the food product; Ingredients; Net weight/quantity; Allergen information; Disclaimer statement in at least 10-point type with clear contrast to background. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Mississippi?
“Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi'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 Mississippi?
Mississippi does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No MSDH permit or registration currently required to operate. Food-safety training is not mandated, though MSU Extension training is recommended for acidified foods, jams, and jellies. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Mississippi?
Online sales are restricted in Mississippi. Most cottage food must be sold directly to the consumer. Check the official source for details.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi caps annual cottage food sales at $35,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Mississippi?
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 Mississippi'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 Mississippi's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry