Georgia Cottage Food
Generate Compliant Georgia Cottage Food Labels in Minutes
Georgia cottage food labels require specific disclosures. We've built in the required language so you're compliant without having to look it up yourself.
Looking for the law itself? Read the full Georgia cottage food law guide.
Georgia Labels at a Glance
State disclosure
Required
Production date
Not required
Net weight
Required
A Sample Georgia Label
Each numbered line is something Georgia expects on the label. Quickly Cottage fills them in from your products and business details.
1Chocolate Chip Cookies
2Net Wt 8 oz (227g)
3Sunflower Home Bakery
4412 Maple Ave, Springfield, GA
5Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron), sugar, butter (milk), eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin), baking soda, salt.
6Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy
7MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS
- 1Product name
- 2Net weight
- 3Business name
- 4Business address
- 5Ingredients, in descending order by weight
- 6Allergen statement (all 9 FDA major allergens present)
- 7State disclosure, word for word
What Georgia Requires on Every Label
From the state's own rules (read the law).
- Business name, address and telephone number (or a department-issued identification number in place of the address)
- Statement in at least 10 point font: This product was produced at a residential property that is exempt from state inspection. This product may contain allergens.
Required Label Disclosure
MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Quickly Cottage adds this to your label automatically, exactly as required.
Rules That Go With Your Label
- Information goes on the package label, on the bulk container, on a placard at the point of sale for unpackaged items, or on the webpage for online sales.
- For telephone or custom orders, you may skip the label but must tell the buyer the item is made at an uninspected residence and may contain allergens, and keep the information available on request.
- Stores that carry your goods must keep them in a separate, conspicuously labeled section or display case.
Common Georgia Label Mistakes
- Setting the exempt-residence statement in type smaller than 10-point.
- Leaving off the allergen sentence; the statement must also say the product may contain allergens.
- Skipping the disclosure for phone or custom orders; you still have to tell the buyer and keep the information available.
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The Georgia Rules in Brief
Annual sales cap
No cap
Permit
None
Training
Required
Home inspection
No
Online sales
Allowed
Shipping
Allowed
Verified against official sources on 2026-10-21.
What you can sell, where, and how to get started are covered in the Georgia cottage food law guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Georgia cottage food label need to include?
Every Georgia 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. Georgia also requires this disclosure: "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS" Quickly Cottage adds all of this automatically.
What is the required disclosure statement for Georgia cottage food?
The required language is: "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS" This must appear on every cottage food label sold under Georgia Cottage Food Law.
What is the annual sales cap for cottage food in Georgia?
Georgia's cottage food annual sales cap is: No cap gross revenue.
Where can I sell cottage food products made in Georgia?
In Georgia, cottage food producers can sell through: Events & festivals, Online orders, Retail stores, and Restaurants.
Do I need to list sub-ingredients from a packaged mix on my Georgia 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 Georgia and every other state. Quickly Cottage expands these automatically from our branded ingredient database.
Can I use Canva or Word to make my Georgia 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 Georgia's required disclosure statement. You'd need to compile all of that manually. Quickly Cottage handles it automatically for Georgia and all 50 states.
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