Updated 2026-09-21. This page is not legal advice.
Copy this cottage food label template to make a legal product label at home. This page provides six cottage food label example blocks, one printable cottage food label template, and state disclosure text. Copy the blank format to design a home bakery label for your business. For a faster option, use our free cottage food label maker. You can also check every state’s rules for specific laws.
What goes on the template?
A compliant label requires six specific components.
Check each ingredient against the major food allergens list before you fill in the Contains line.
- Product name: The common or descriptive name of the food item.
- Ingredient list: Ingredients listed in descending order by weight before cooking.
- Allergen statement: An explicit allergen statement listing any major food allergens.
- Net weight: The total food weight without packaging in US and metric units.
- Business name and address: Your legal business name and physical street address.
- Home kitchen disclosure: The exact state text required for home food operations.
Check the guide on cottage food label requirements for panel placement rules.
Blank cottage food label template
Copy the template below into your document editor.
[PRODUCT NAME]
Ingredients: [Ingredient 1, Ingredient 2, Ingredient 3]
Contains: [Major Allergens]
Net Wt [XX oz] ([YY g])
Your Name
123 Main St
City, ST 00000
[STATE HOME KITCHEN DISCLOSURE]Six filled example labels
Review these filled examples for common cottage baked goods.
Chocolate chip cookies (Texas)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, natural flavor), butter (pasteurized cream, salt), brown sugar, cane sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt.
Contains: Wheat, milk, soy, eggs.
Net Wt 12 oz (340 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Austin, TX 00000
THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.Strawberry jam (Florida)
Strawberry Jam
Ingredients: Strawberries, cane sugar, pectin, lemon juice concentrate.
Contains: None.
Net Wt 8 oz (227 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Orlando, FL 00000
Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.Banana bread (California)
Banana Bread
Ingredients: Bananas, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, butter (cream, salt), eggs, walnuts, baking soda, salt.
Contains: Wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts (walnuts).
Net Wt 16 oz (453 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Los Angeles, CA 00000
Made in a Home KitchenSourdough loaf (Illinois)
Sourdough Loaf
Ingredients: Enriched unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, rye flour, sea salt.
Contains: Wheat.
Net Wt 24 oz (680 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Chicago, IL 00000
This product was produced in a home kitchen not inspected by a health department that may also process common food allergens. If you have safety concerns, contact your local health department.Peanut brittle (Ohio)
Peanut Brittle
Ingredients: Sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, butter (cream, salt), baking soda, salt, vanilla extract.
Contains: Peanuts, milk.
Net Wt 10 oz (283 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Columbus, OH 00000
This product is home produced.Granola (Michigan)
Honey Nut Granola
Ingredients: Rolled oats, honey, almonds, coconut oil, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, salt.
Contains: Tree nuts (almonds).
Net Wt 14 oz (396 g)
Your Name
123 Main St
Detroit, MI 00000
Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development.Home kitchen line by state
States require specific text to inform consumers about home kitchens.
| State | Exact Disclosure Text | State Law Rules |
|---|---|---|
| California | Made in a Home Kitchen | California Cottage Food Law |
| Florida | Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida’s food safety regulations. | Florida Cottage Food Law |
| Georgia | This product was produced at a residential property that is exempt from state inspection. This product may contain allergens. | Georgia Cottage Food Law |
| Illinois | This product was produced in a home kitchen not inspected by a health department that may also process common food allergens. If you have safety concerns, contact your local health department. | Illinois Cottage Food Law |
| Michigan | Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development. | Michigan Cottage Food Law |
| Ohio | This product is home produced. | Ohio Cottage Food Law |
| Texas | THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION. | Texas Cottage Food Law |
| North Carolina | No set wording. Check the state page. | North Carolina Cottage Food Law |
How do I print the template?
You can print labels on a home printer using adhesive label sheets. You can also print labels with a dedicated thermal printer for high volume. Read our guide on how to print food labels at home to configure your printer.
Build it in the free maker
You can generate custom labels instantly with our free cottage food label maker. The tool orders ingredients by weight and inserts state disclosures automatically.