Cottage Food Laws by State
Missouri Cottage Food Laws
Missouri has a straightforward cottage food law with no annual cap and no permit requirement. The cap was removed in 2022. Home producers can sell at farmers markets, online, at retail, and directly from home.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Missouri 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 Missouri 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
Missouri permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Community events
Direct consumer sales at community events are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. Cap was removed in 2022.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required for cottage food operations in Missouri.
What a Compliant Missouri Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
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:
This product is home-produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Missouri 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 |
| Product name |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Missouri.
This product is home-produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Missouri Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Missouri does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
You can take orders online, but transactions must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for Missouri cottage food sellers.
Foods requiring refrigeration, meat, dairy, canned low-acid vegetables, alcohol, and juices are not permitted under Missouri's cottage food exemption.
Law reference: Missouri Cottage Food Law (Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 196.298) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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