Nevada Cottage Food Label Requirements

The required label statement

MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION

Exact all-caps sentence "printed prominently on the label for the food item" (NRS 446.866(1)(d); identical wording in AB 352 § 16(1)(d) effective July 1, 2027). No point size in the statute; SNHD applies the federal 1/16-inch minimum letter height to all label text and requires "this exact format and wording"; the state DPBH guide for rural counties asks for at least 10-point type in a contrasting colour. No statutory placement rule.

What must be on your label

• A label that complies with the federal labeling requirements of 21 U.S.C. § 343(w), 9 CFR Part 317 and 21 CFR Part 101 (NRS 446.866(1)(c)) — i.e. statement of identity, net quantity, ingredient list in descending order, allergen declaration, name and place of business
• The statement "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION" printed prominently on the label (NRS 446.866(1)(d))
• Name of the operation and its physical street address, city, state and ZIP (21 CFR 101.5 via NRS 446.866(1)(c); DPBH guide: the physical address of the home kitchen, no PO box)
• Common or usual name of the food on the principal display panel (21 CFR 101.3 via NRS 446.866(1)(c); SNHD and NNPH guidance)
• Net quantity of contents in U.S. and metric units, or piece count (21 CFR 101.7 via NRS 446.866(1)(c); SNHD guidance)
• Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, with sub-ingredients in parentheses (21 CFR 101.4 via NRS 446.866(1)(c); SNHD guidance)
• Major food allergens — milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, sesame, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish by species — in the ingredient list or a "Contains" statement (21 U.S.C. § 343(w) via NRS 446.866(1)(c))
• All label text in English, lower-case letters at least 1/16 inch tall; net quantity at least 1/8 inch (SNHD labeling guide, applying 21 CFR 101)
• Food must be prepackaged in a manner that protects it from contamination during transport, display, sale and acquisition (NRS 446.866(1)(e))

Example: a Nevada label for a bag of butter cookies

An illustrative worksheet with the lines Nevada requires, and placeholders for your own details. It is not an approved product label or a tested recipe. Replace the ingredients and the measured package quantity with your actual product information.

The example ingredient order follows the input weights in our butter-cookie recipe. It does not establish the weight of a finished bag. Any additions or supplier sub-ingredients must be reflected in your own label. The statement's size on this web page is not a print-size check; compare the printed label with the rule above.

Before you print

1. Match every ingredient and sub-ingredient to your actual recipe and supplier labels.
2. Check the allergen declaration, the filled package's net quantity, and producer details.
3. Include the Nevada statement and check its size on the final printed label.
4. Review the whole package, including any required information placed outside the Nutrition Facts panel.

Nevada cottage food label questions

Does a Nevada cottage food label need a home-kitchen statement?

Yes. The label must say "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION". Exact all-caps sentence "printed prominently on the label for the food item" (NRS 446.866(1)(d); identical wording in AB 352 § 16(1)(d) effective July 1, 2027). No point size in the statute; SNHD applies the federal 1/16-inch minimum letter height to all label text and requires "this exact format and wording"; the state DPBH guide for rural counties asks for at least 10-point type in a contrasting colour. No statutory placement rule.

Do I need a license or registration to sell cottage food in Nevada?

Yes. Until June 30, 2027: register with the local health authority before selling (NRS 446.866(3)) — Southern Nevada Health District for Clark County (one-time fee $220 in FY 2026/27, approval letter required before operating), Northern Nevada Public Health for Washoe, Carson City HHS, Central Nevada Health District, and the state Division of Public and Behavioral Health for the remaining rural counties. Inspection only on complaint or outbreak. From July 1, 2027 (AB 352 §§ 16–17): a licence from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, fee not exceeding NDA's cost, child-support compliance statement required.

Is there a sales limit for Nevada cottage food?

Yes: $35,000 gross sales of food items per calendar year (NRS 446.866(6)(a)); rises to $100,000 per calendar year on July 1, 2027 (AB 352 § 14). SNHD's Sept 2026 application already quotes $100,000 — unverified against NRS 580.600, which could not be fetched..

Where can I sell cottage food in Nevada?

In-person, direct-to-consumer sales only: on the producer's own property or where the producer sells directly (licensed farmers' markets, flea markets, swap meets, church bazaars, garage sales, craft fairs); no sales by telephone or via the Internet (orders may be taken but the sale must be face-to-face), no resale, wholesale or consignment (NRS 446.866(1)(a)–(b)). Nevada only. From July 1, 2027 AB 352 allows telephone and Internet transactions fulfilled in person, by mail or through a food delivery service platform.

Does a Nevada cottage food label need a Nutrition Facts panel?

Not by state cottage-food law unless a nutrient content or health claim is made; the federal small-business exemption usually applies. If you choose to print a panel, it has to be complete and correctly formatted.