Washington Cottage Food
Generate Compliant Washington State Cottage Food Labels in Minutes
Washington State has specific labeling requirements for cottage food producers. We handle the disclosure language automatically.
Looking for the law itself? Read the full Washington cottage food law guide.
Washington Labels at a Glance
State disclosure
Required
Production date
Not required
Net weight
Required
Permit Number
Required
A Sample Washington Label
Each numbered line is something Washington 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
4Permit # 10293
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 HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO STANDARD INSPECTION CRITERIA.
- 1Product name
- 2Net weight
- 3Business name
- 4Permit number
- 5Ingredients, in descending order by weight
- 6Allergen statement (all 9 FDA major allergens present)
- 7State disclosure, word for word
What Washington Requires on Every Label
From the state's own rules (read the law).
- Business name and permit number
- Product name
- Ingredients in descending order by weight
- Net weight or net volume
- Allergen information
- Nutritional labeling if any nutritional claim is made
- Statement: Made in a home kitchen that has not been subject to standard inspection criteria.
Required Label Disclosure
MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO STANDARD INSPECTION CRITERIA.
Quickly Cottage adds this to your label automatically, exactly as required.
Rules That Go With Your Label
- The statement must be at least 11-point type in a color that contrasts clearly with the background.
- Labels must be in English.
- A home address is not required on the label.
Common Washington Label Mistakes
- Putting the statement in type smaller than 11-point or in a color that does not contrast clearly.
- Leaving off the permit number.
- Printing the label in a language other than English.
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The Washington Rules in Brief
Annual sales cap
$35,000
Permit
Required
Training
Required
Home inspection
Yes
Shipping
Not allowed
Across state lines
Not allowed
Wholesale
Not allowed
Verified against official sources on 2026-10-21.
What you can sell, where, and how to get started are covered in the Washington cottage food law guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Washington cottage food label need to include?
Every Washington 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. Washington also requires this disclosure: "MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO STANDARD INSPECTION CRITERIA." Quickly Cottage adds all of this automatically.
What is the required disclosure statement for Washington cottage food?
The required language is: "MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO STANDARD INSPECTION CRITERIA." This must appear on every cottage food label sold under Washington State Cottage Food Law.
What is the annual sales cap for cottage food in Washington?
Washington's cottage food annual sales cap is: $35,000 gross revenue.
Where can I sell cottage food products made in Washington?
In Washington, cottage food producers can sell through: From home, Farmers markets, and Events & festivals.
Do I need to list sub-ingredients from a packaged mix on my Washington 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 Washington and every other state. Quickly Cottage expands these automatically from our branded ingredient database.
Can I use Canva or Word to make my Washington 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 Washington's required disclosure statement. You'd need to compile all of that manually. Quickly Cottage handles it automatically for Washington and all 50 states.
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