Guide · Labeling
Cottage food labeling requirements in California
Informational only, not legal advice.
California's cited rules list 7 labeling requirements for cottage food:
- "Made in a Home Kitchen" (or "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen") in 12-point type on the principal display panel
- Common or descriptive name of the product
- CFO name, city, and zip code (street address if not in a current phone directory)
- Registration or permit number and the name of the issuing county
- Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
- Net quantity in both English and metric units
- Plain-language declaration of major food allergens
Source: CDPH — Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products · Verified Sep 15, 2026
California label questions
What statement has to be printed on a California cottage food label?
"Made in a Home Kitchen" (or "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen") in 12-point type on the principal display panel
Source: CDPH — Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Does a California cottage food label need allergen information?
Plain-language declaration of major food allergens
Source: CDPH — Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products · Verified Sep 15, 2026