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South Dakota cottage food label requirements

South Dakota allows home-processed foods to be sold with no sales cap but requires face-to-face sales (at the residence, farmers markets, roadside stands, or temporary events) with the seller present; shipping by mail/carrier and internet sales are prohibited, as are retail/wholesale sales. Every package must bear the exact home-processed allergen disclaimer verbatim, plus producer contact info, production date, and ingredients.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.”

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

Official South Dakota source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Restricted
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: No permit required for non-time/temperature-controlled items. For canned goods, fermented foods, and time/temperature-controlled baked goods, the producer must complete SD Department of Health-approved food safety training (approx. $40, valid 5 years), or obtain per-recipe processing-authority verification (SDSU Extension provides this free). Home-canned goods must have pH <= 4.6 or water activity <= 0.85.

What goes on a South Dakota cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer name and contact information (physical production address; mailing address if different; phone)
  • Date of production
  • Ingredient list
  • Storage instructions (e.g., keep refrigerated/frozen) for time/temperature-controlled items
  • The exact home-processed allergen disclaimer (must be printed word-for-word, not paraphrased)

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South Dakota home-kitchen disclosure

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

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This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.
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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 Dakota cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer name and contact information (physical production address; mailing address if different; phone); Date of production; Ingredient list; Storage instructions (e.g., keep refrigerated/frozen) for time/temperature-controlled items; The exact home-processed allergen disclaimer (must be printed word-for-word, not paraphrased). It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in South Dakota?
“This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in South Dakota?
South Dakota does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No permit required for non-time/temperature-controlled items. For canned goods, fermented foods, and time/temperature-controlled baked goods, the producer must complete SD Department of Health-approved food safety training (approx. $40, valid 5 years), or obtain per-recipe processing-authority verification (SDSU Extension provides this free). Home-canned goods must have pH <= 4.6 or water activity <= 0.85. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in South Dakota?
Online sales are restricted in South Dakota. Most cottage food must be sold directly to the consumer. Check the official source for details.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in South Dakota?
South Dakota 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 Dakota?
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 Dakota'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 Dakota's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry