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South Carolina cottage food label requirements

South Carolina's modernized Home-based Food Production Law (effective July 2024, administered by SCDA) removed the old $15,000 cap and internet ban: operations may now sell direct-to-consumer, online, by mail, and into retail stores (with required signage) with no permit. Labels must carry the updated all-caps disclosure that the operation is not subject to SC food safety regulations, plus product name, ingredients, allergens, and net contents.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“NOT FOR RESALE PROCESSED AND PREPARED BY A HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS.”

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

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

Permits & training: No retail food establishment permit, license, registration, or inspection is required under the updated Home-based Food Production Law (Act 60 of 2023, effective July 1, 2024, when food-safety oversight moved from DHEC to the SC Department of Agriculture). An optional free SCDA-issued ID number may replace the home address on labels.

What goes on a South Carolina cottage label

  • Business/operation name and address (or optional SCDA-issued ID number)
  • Product (common/standard) name
  • Ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • Major food allergens by common name
  • Net contents/quantity in the lower third of the principal display panel (U.S. customary and metric)
  • Disclaimer printed in all capital letters in a color that contrasts with the background

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South Carolina home-kitchen disclosure

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

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NOT FOR RESALE PROCESSED AND PREPARED BY A HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS.
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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.

South Carolina cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a cottage food label typically includes: Business/operation name and address (or optional SCDA-issued ID number); Product (common/standard) name; Ingredient list in descending order by weight; Major food allergens by common name; Net contents/quantity in the lower third of the principal display panel (U.S. customary and metric); Disclaimer printed in all capital letters in a color that contrasts with the background. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in South Carolina?
“NOT FOR RESALE PROCESSED AND PREPARED BY A HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No retail food establishment permit, license, registration, or inspection is required under the updated Home-based Food Production Law (Act 60 of 2023, effective July 1, 2024, when food-safety oversight moved from DHEC to the SC Department of Agriculture). An optional free SCDA-issued ID number may replace the home address on labels. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina'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 South Carolina's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry