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Indiana cottage food label rules

What has to be on the label when you sell homemade baked goods in Indiana, and the limits that matter at a market. Checked September 2026.

Mostly confirmed. Check the open points below

Your label must include

Required statement

“This product is home produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Indiana Department of Health. NOT FOR RESALE.”

At least 10-point type (IC 16-42-5.3-5). Unpackaged foods: put the info on a sign. The older IDOH FAQ says ‘state department of health’ (pre-2023 wording); the current statute says ‘Indiana Department of Health’. Allergen labeling is not required by state statute (IDOH FAQ), though federal allergen labeling is good practice. Alternative HOMESTEAD VENDOR path (eff. 7/1/2026; sells only from own residence/farm or at farmers markets): label statement ‘This product was produced by a homestead vendor or the owner of a small farm that is exempt from government licensing and inspection.’ in at least 10-point type, plus name, address, ingredients, product description and allergens.

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies
Sunny Crumb Co. · 123 Palm Ave, Your City, IN 00000
Ingredients: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), butter (cream, salt), brown sugar, toffee bits (sugar, butter, almonds, soy lecithin), eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, sea salt.
Net wt. 4 oz (113 g) · 2 cookies
Baked on 10/03/2026
This product is home produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Indiana Department of Health. NOT FOR RESALE.
Sample label for illustration, made from the checklist above. Your own label has to match your recipe and your state’s exact rules.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and counties can add their own. Confirm with Indiana Department of Health (Food Protection Program) and local health departments before you print. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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