South Dakota Cottage Food
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South Dakota cottage food producers need the required home kitchen disclosure on every label. We add it automatically.
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Produced: August 23, 2026
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, SD
(555) 010-0142
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 was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.
What Every South Dakota Label Needs
Every cottage food product sold in South Dakota 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
- Phone number
- Date of production
- "Not inspected" disclosure statement
Required Label Disclosure
This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.
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What You Can Sell in South Dakota
The following product types are permitted under South Dakota'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 South Dakota'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
South Dakota permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Online sales
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. Cap removed in 2020. In-person delivery only; no shipping.
Permit & Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in South Dakota.
Notes
Cap removed in 2020. In-person delivery only — shipping not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
What does a South Dakota cottage food label need to include?
Every South Dakota 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. South Dakota also requires this disclosure: "This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish." Quickly Cottage adds all of this automatically.
What is the required disclosure statement for South Dakota cottage food?
The required language is: "This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish." This must appear on every cottage food label sold under South Dakota Cottage Food Law.
What is the annual sales cap for cottage food in South Dakota?
South Dakota's cottage food annual sales cap is: No cap gross revenue.
Where can I sell cottage food products made in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota and every other state. Quickly Cottage expands these automatically from our branded ingredient database.
Can I use Canva or Word to make my South Dakota 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 South Dakota's required disclosure statement. You'd need to compile all of that manually. Quickly Cottage handles it automatically for South Dakota and all 50 states.
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