Illinois Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Is selling from home legal in Illinois? Yes! But you must follow strict labeling rules to stay compliant.

Requirement Summary

Illinois requires specific information on your cottage food labels. You must include the mandatory disclaimer text exactly as shown.

Detailed Requirements

Label Item	Status	Details
Business Name	Required	The name of your cottage food operation or business name must be displayed on the label.
Ingredients List	Required	All ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance by weight.
Allergens Declaration	Required	Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame) must be clearly declared.
Production Date	Required	The date the product was made must be included on the label.
Registration Number	Required	A state registration number is required and may replace the address requirement.
Local Government Name	Required	The name of the local government or health department must be included.

Mandatory Disclaimer

"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."

*This text must be clearly visible on your product package.

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Visual example for Illinois

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Home Bakery

Registration #: ABC-123

Ingredients:

Flour, Sugar, Butter, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin), Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Salt

Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy

Made: 12/15/2024

Local Govt: City Health Department

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.

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