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Pennsylvania cottage food label requirements

Pennsylvania regulates home food businesses as Limited Food Establishments, which must register and pass a home inspection but face no sales cap and may sell retail, wholesale, online, and interstate. Because these kitchens are inspected, Pennsylvania does not mandate a 'not inspected' home-kitchen disclaimer; packaged products carry standard product-name, ingredient, allergen, and net-quantity labeling in at least 10-point contrasting font.

Suggested home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a home kitchen.”

Pennsylvania does not mandate a specific disclosure statement for cottage food. The line above is an optional, commonly used disclaimer; confirm current requirements with the official source before selling.

Official Pennsylvania source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: Must register as a Limited Food Establishment (LFE) with the PA Department of Agriculture, which includes an application, a home kitchen inspection, and an annual registration fee (approx. $35). No food-handler training is separately mandated.

What goes on a Pennsylvania cottage label

  • Product name
  • Business name and address
  • Ingredients in descending order by weight, with sub-ingredients in parentheses
  • Major food allergens (9) if present
  • Net weight or volume
  • Disclaimer printed in at least 10-point font in a color contrasting with the background
  • Nutritional information if shipped interstate or if health/nutrient claims are made

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Selling into retail or wholesale, shipping across state lines, or making a claim like “low sugar” usually means your product needs a full FDA Nutrition Facts panel, not just a cottage label. Panelry builds one from your recipe with exact FDA rounding for $9, no subscription.

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Pennsylvania home-kitchen disclosure

Pennsylvania does not mandate a specific disclosure statement. The line on the label is an optional, commonly used disclaimer; confirm current requirements with the official source 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.

Pennsylvania cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Business name and address; Ingredients in descending order by weight, with sub-ingredients in parentheses; Major food allergens (9) if present; Net weight or volume; Disclaimer printed in at least 10-point font in a color contrasting with the background; Nutritional information if shipped interstate or if health/nutrient claims are made. See the home-kitchen disclosure section above for whether your state mandates specific wording.
Does Pennsylvania require a home-kitchen disclosure statement?
Pennsylvania does not mandate a specific home-kitchen disclosure statement. Many sellers still add an optional line such as “Made in a home kitchen.” Confirm current requirements with the official source before printing.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Must register as a Limited Food Establishment (LFE) with the PA Department of Agriculture, which includes an application, a home kitchen inspection, and an annual registration fee (approx. $35). No food-handler training is separately mandated. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry