Virginia Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

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

Requirement Summary

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

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.
Phone Number	Required	A contact phone number must be provided on the label.
Ingredients List	Required	All ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance by weight.
Production Date	Required	The date the product was made must be included on the label.

"NOT FOR RESALE – PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION."

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

Visual example for Virginia

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Home Bakery

123 Main St, Anytown, Virginia 12345

Phone: (555) 123-4567

Ingredients:

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

Made: 12/15/2024

NOT FOR RESALE – PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION.

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