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Montana cottage food label requirements

Montana imposes no license or sales cap under the Local Food Choice Act. Labels must carry the home-kitchen disclaimer (11-pt minimum); online ordering/payment is allowed but requires in-person, intrastate, direct-to-consumer handoff, with wholesale and retail sales prohibited.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to retail food establishment regulations or inspections.”

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

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

Permits & training: No license required under the Montana Local Food Choice Act; a legacy Cottage Food Operation registration ($40 one-time via county sanitarian) still exists but is rarely used. Food-safety training not required (ANAB food handler card recommended). Disclaimer must be at least 11-point font with clear contrast.

What goes on a Montana cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer name and address
  • Ingredients listed in descending order by weight
  • Net quantity (dual units)
  • Allergen information
  • Disclaimer statement in at least 11-point font

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Montana 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.

Montana cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Montana?
In Montana, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer name and address; Ingredients listed in descending order by weight; Net quantity (dual units); Allergen information; Disclaimer statement in at least 11-point font. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Montana?
“Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to retail food establishment regulations or inspections.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Montana?
Montana does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No license required under the Montana Local Food Choice Act; a legacy Cottage Food Operation registration ($40 one-time via county sanitarian) still exists but is rarely used. Food-safety training not required (ANAB food handler card recommended). Disclaimer must be at least 11-point font with clear contrast. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Montana?
Yes. Montana 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 Montana?
Montana 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 Montana?
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 Montana'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 Montana's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry