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Vermont cottage food label requirements

Vermont requires the exact disclosure 'Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Vermont Department of Health' in at least 10-point contrasting type on exempt home-kitchen products. The cottage-food exemption caps sales at $30,000 (non-hazardous foods) with annual filing and training; licensed home bakeries/caterers may exceed this and sell more broadly, including to retail.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Vermont Department of Health”

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

Official Vermont source
Annual sales cap
$30,000
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Direct only

Permits & training: Cottage-food operators with ≤$30,000 annual sales (non-potentially-hazardous foods) are license-exempt but must file annually with the Health Department before January 15 and complete required training. Higher-volume or prepared-food operations need a Home Bakery or Home Caterer license (approx. $155/year).

What goes on a Vermont cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer name and physical address (no P.O. box)
  • Ingredients listed from greatest to least by weight
  • Net weight or volume
  • Allergen information (federal FALCPA)
  • Nutrition label only if nutrient/health claim is made
  • Disclosure in at least 10-pt type, contrasting color

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Vermont home-kitchen disclosure

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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.

Vermont cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Vermont?
In Vermont, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer name and physical address (no P.O. box); Ingredients listed from greatest to least by weight; Net weight or volume; Allergen information (federal FALCPA); Nutrition label only if nutrient/health claim is made; Disclosure in at least 10-pt type, contrasting color. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Vermont?
“Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Vermont Department of Health” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Cottage-food operators with ≤$30,000 annual sales (non-potentially-hazardous foods) are license-exempt but must file annually with the Health Department before January 15 and complete required training. Higher-volume or prepared-food operations need a Home Bakery or Home Caterer license (approx. $155/year). Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont 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 Vermont?
Yes. Vermont caps annual cottage food sales at $30,000 gross.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Vermont?
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

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Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Vermont'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 Vermont's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry