Guide · Labeling
Cottage food labeling requirements in Washington
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 Washington must include:
- Business name and WSDA permit number of the cottage food operation (home address not required)
- Name of the product
- Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including sub-ingredients
- Net weight or net volume (metric not required)
- Allergen information as required by federal labeling rules
- Nutrition information as required by federal rules, if a nutritional claim is made
- "Made in a Home Kitchen that has not been subject to standard inspection criteria." in at least 11-point type, in a color that contrasts with the background
Source
WAC Ch. 16-149 (Cottage Food Operations), WAC 16-149-110 · Verified 2026-10-05
See the full Washington cottage food page.