Cottage Food Laws by State
Mississippi Cottage Food Laws
Mississippi allows home food producers to sell cottage foods without a permit. The cap is $35,000. Online sales and shipping are prohibited.
Annual cap
$35,000
Permit required
No
Venues
3
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Mississippi cottage food law.
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 Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Mississippi 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
Mississippi permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Community events
Direct consumer sales at community events are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
$35,000
Gross annual revenue from all cottage food sales. Cap was reduced from $50,000. Online/shipping prohibited.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in Mississippi.
What a Compliant Mississippi Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, MS
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 Mississippi's food safety regulations.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Mississippi must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| 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
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Mississippi.
Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations.
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Mississippi Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Mississippi does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
You can take orders online, but all sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for Mississippi cottage food sellers.
Mississippi's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Law reference: Mississippi Cottage Food Law (Mississippi Code, Section 75-31-501) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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