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New Jersey cottage food label requirements

New Jersey requires a Cottage Food Operator Permit and Food Protection Manager Certification, caps gross sales at $50,000/year, and mandates a verbatim N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 home-kitchen disclosure on every label. Sales are direct-to-consumer only; wholesale/retail is prohibited, though online ordering is allowed.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health.”

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

Official New Jersey source
Annual sales cap
$50,000
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: A NJ Cottage Food Operator Permit is required. The operator (or a supervising employee) must hold an ANSI-accredited Food Protection Manager Certification (not merely a food handler card).

What goes on a New Jersey cottage label

  • Product common name
  • Ingredients in descending order by weight
  • "Contains" statement listing major food allergens
  • Operator name and business name
  • Cottage Food Operator Permit number
  • Municipality/town followed by "New Jersey" or "NJ" (no full home address)
  • Home-kitchen disclosure statement

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New Jersey home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health.
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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.

New Jersey cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a cottage food label typically includes: Product common name; Ingredients in descending order by weight; "Contains" statement listing major food allergens; Operator name and business name; Cottage Food Operator Permit number; Municipality/town followed by "New Jersey" or "NJ" (no full home address); Home-kitchen disclosure statement. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in New Jersey?
“This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. A NJ Cottage Food Operator Permit is required. The operator (or a supervising employee) must hold an ANSI-accredited Food Protection Manager Certification (not merely a food handler card). Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey caps annual cottage food sales at $50,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey'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 New Jersey's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry