Connecticut Cottage Food
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Connecticut cottage food labels require the home kitchen disclosure. We handle the required language so your labels are compliant.
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, CT
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.
What Every Connecticut Label Needs
Every cottage food product sold in Connecticut needs a label with the following.
- All 9 FDA major allergens present
- Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight
- Business name
- Business address
- Product name
- Net weight
- "Not inspected" disclosure statement
Required Label Disclosure
Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection.
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What You Can Sell in Connecticut
The following product types are permitted under Connecticut's cottage food law, and every label needs an ingredient list, allergens, and (where required) the state disclosure above.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Can't Sell
These product types aren't covered by Connecticut's cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Connecticut permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Online sales
Annual Sales Cap
$50,000
Gross annual revenue from all cottage food sales.
Permit & Registration
A permit or registration is required
Requires a $50 annual license and home kitchen inspection from the Dept of Consumer Protection. ServSafe training required.
Notes
Annual license required plus home kitchen inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Connecticut cottage food label need to include?
Every Connecticut cottage food label needs the product name, a complete ingredient list in descending order by weight, all 9 FDA major allergens, net weight, your business name, and your business address. Connecticut also requires this disclosure: "Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection." Quickly Cottage adds all of this automatically.
What is the required disclosure statement for Connecticut cottage food?
The required language is: "Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection." This must appear on every cottage food label sold under Connecticut Cottage Food Law.
What is the annual sales cap for cottage food in Connecticut?
Connecticut's cottage food annual sales cap is: $50,000 gross revenue.
Where can I sell cottage food products made in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, cottage food producers can sell through: Direct from your home, Farmers markets, and Online sales.
Do I need to list sub-ingredients from a packaged mix on my Connecticut cottage food label?
Yes. If you use a packaged ingredient like a Betty Crocker cake mix or Ghirardelli chocolate, you must list its sub-ingredients on your label, in the correct order. This is an FDA labeling rule that applies in Connecticut and every other state. Quickly Cottage expands these automatically from our branded ingredient database.
Can I use Canva or Word to make my Connecticut cottage food label?
You can design the visual layout in Canva or Word, but neither can auto-generate your ingredient list, detect allergens, or add Connecticut's required disclosure statement. You'd need to compile all of that manually. Quickly Cottage handles it automatically for Connecticut and all 50 states.
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