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Missouri cottage food label requirements

Missouri removed its sales cap effective August 28, 2022, and requires no permit or registration. Labels must state that the product is home-produced and the production area is not inspected by the Missouri DHSS; online sales are allowed within Missouri only, but retail/wholesale resale is not permitted.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product is home-produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.”

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

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

Permits & training: No permit, license, registration, inspection, or training required under RSMo 196.298. Some local health departments may require their department name to appear in the disclosure statement.

What goes on a Missouri cottage label

  • Name and address of the operation
  • Product name
  • Ingredients
  • Allergen information
  • Net weight
  • Home-kitchen non-inspection disclosure statement

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Missouri 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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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

Missouri cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Missouri?
In Missouri, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and address of the operation; Product name; Ingredients; Allergen information; Net weight; Home-kitchen non-inspection disclosure statement. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Missouri?
“This product is home-produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.” 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 Missouri?
Missouri does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No permit, license, registration, inspection, or training required under RSMo 196.298. Some local health departments may require their department name to appear in the disclosure statement. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri 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 Missouri?
Missouri 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri'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 Missouri's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry