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New Mexico cottage food label requirements

New Mexico's Homemade Food Act (effective July 1, 2021) requires no permit and sets no sales cap, but the seller must hold a food handler certificate and the label must carry the exact statutory home-produced/allergen disclosure. Sales are direct-to-consumer within New Mexico only (internet, farmers' markets, mail); no wholesale/retail.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product is home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.”

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

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

Permits & training: No permit or registration is required under the Homemade Food Act (NMSA 1978, 25-12-1 et seq.), but the seller must complete a department-approved food handler certification course before producing food.

What goes on a New Mexico cottage label

  • Producer's name, home address, telephone number and email address
  • Common or usual name of the food item
  • Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight (including sub-ingredients)
  • Home-produced disclosure/allergen statement

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New Mexico home-kitchen disclosure

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

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This product is home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.
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Verify before selling

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

New Mexico cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, a cottage food label typically includes: Producer's name, home address, telephone number and email address; Common or usual name of the food item; Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight (including sub-ingredients); Home-produced disclosure/allergen statement. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in New Mexico?
“This product is home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in New Mexico?
New Mexico does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No permit or registration is required under the Homemade Food Act (NMSA 1978, 25-12-1 et seq.), but the seller must complete a department-approved food handler certification course before producing food. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico 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 Mexico?
New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
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 Mexico'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 Mexico's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry