New Jersey Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

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

Requirement Summary

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

Important NoteMust list Permit #.

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.
Permit Number	Required	A state-issued permit number must be displayed on the label.

"This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health."

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

Visual example for New Jersey

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Home Bakery

Permit #: XYZ-789

Ingredients:

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

Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy

This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health.

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