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Wisconsin cottage food label requirements

Wisconsin allows home baked goods (no revenue cap) and high-acid canned "Pickle Bill" items (capped at $5,000/household/year), sold direct-to-consumer including in-state online/mail order but not into retail or wholesale. Every product must carry the disclaimer "This product was made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection."

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product was made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection.”

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

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

Permits & training: No license or registration required. Baked/confectionery goods are permitted under a 2017 court injunction (Lafuente/"Cookie Bill"); high-acid canned goods fall under the statutory "Pickle Bill" (Wis. Stat. 97.29). Certain items (chocolates, candies, fudge, dried mixes) were excluded following a Nov 2024 ruling. Confirm product eligibility.

What goes on a Wisconsin cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer/preparer name and address
  • Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
  • Allergen declaration
  • Net weight or volume
  • Canning date (Pickle Bill canned items only)
  • Required home-kitchen disclaimer

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Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer/preparer name and address; Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight; Allergen declaration; Net weight or volume; Canning date (Pickle Bill canned items only); Required home-kitchen disclaimer. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Wisconsin?
“This product was made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No license or registration required. Baked/confectionery goods are permitted under a 2017 court injunction (Lafuente/"Cookie Bill"); high-acid canned goods fall under the statutory "Pickle Bill" (Wis. Stat. 97.29). Certain items (chocolates, candies, fudge, dried mixes) were excluded following a Nov 2024 ruling. Confirm product eligibility. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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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Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry