Texas Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

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

Requirement Summary

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

Important NoteALL CAPS required. Can use Reg # to hide address (new rule).

Label Item	Status	Details
Business Name	Required	The name of your cottage food operation or business name must be displayed on the label.
Physical Address	Required	Your business or home address must be included on the label. Some states allow using a registration number instead.
Allergens Declaration	Required	Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame) must be clearly declared.
Registration Number	Required	A state registration number is required and may replace the address requirement.

"THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION."

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

Visual example for Texas

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Home Bakery

123 Main St, Anytown, Texas 12345

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

THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.

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