Guide · Labeling
Cottage food labeling requirements in California
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Each package of cottage food sold in California must include:
- "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 2026-09-15
See the full California cottage food page.