Guide · Labeling
Cottage food labeling requirements in New York
Informational only, not legal advice.
New York's cited rules list 6 labeling requirements for cottage food:
- Common or usual name of the product
- Ingredient list in order of predominance by weight
- Net quantity of contents
- Processor name and full address
- All major allergens (eggs, milk, fish, shellfish, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, sesame) clearly identified in the ingredient statement
- Recommended: a phrase such as "Made in a Home Kitchen" in type at least 1/16 inch
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Labeling) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
New York label questions
What statement has to be printed on a New York cottage food label?
Recommended: a phrase such as "Made in a Home Kitchen" in type at least 1/16 inch
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Labeling) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Does a New York cottage food label need allergen information?
All major allergens (eggs, milk, fish, shellfish, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, sesame) clearly identified in the ingredient statement
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Labeling) · Verified Sep 15, 2026