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Ohio cottage food label requirements

Ohio requires no license or registration for a Cottage Food Production Operation and sets no sales cap, but every label must carry "This product is home produced" in at least 10-point contrasting type plus standard FDA label elements. Ohio cottage foods may be sold direct to consumers and to/through retail (grocery) outlets within the state.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product is home produced.”

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

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

Permits & training: No license, registration, or inspection is required for a Cottage Food Production Operation under Ohio Revised Code 3715.023. No mandatory food-handler training.

What goes on a Ohio cottage label

  • Name and address of the business
  • Name of the food product
  • Ingredients in descending order by weight
  • Net weight and volume (customary and metric units)
  • Major allergen declaration (per 21 CFR Part 101)
  • "This product is home produced" statement in at least 10-point type in a color contrasting the label background

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Ohio 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.

Ohio cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Ohio?
In Ohio, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and address of the business; Name of the food product; Ingredients in descending order by weight; Net weight and volume (customary and metric units); Major allergen declaration (per 21 CFR Part 101); "This product is home produced" statement in at least 10-point type in a color contrasting the label background. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Ohio?
“This product is home produced.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No license, registration, or inspection is required for a Cottage Food Production Operation under Ohio Revised Code 3715.023. No mandatory food-handler training. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio'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 Ohio's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry