Oklahoma Cottage Food Label Requirements

The required label statement

This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection.

Exact sentence in "legible print" (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)(6)(f)); all required label information must be in a legible format of at least 10-point font (§5-4.3(B)). WORDING CHANGES ON NOV 1, 2026 (HB 3720, approved May 5, 2026): the sentence becomes "This product was produced in a private facility that is exempt from government licensing and inspection." — labels printed for use on or after that date should carry the new wording. Third-party vendors must display a placard with the longer disclosure "...This product may contain allergens." (§5-4.3(A)(1)(b)).

What must be on your label

• Name and phone number of the producer (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)(6)(a)) — may be replaced by an ODAFF registration number
• Physical address where the product was produced (§5-4.3(A)(6)(b)) — may be replaced by an ODAFF registration number
• A description of the homemade food product (§5-4.3(A)(6)(c))
• Ingredients in descending order of proportion (§5-4.3(A)(6)(d))
• A statement indicating the presence of any of the eight most common allergens, including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat (§5-4.3(A)(6)(e))
• Legible print stating "This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection." (§5-4.3(A)(6)(f); "private facility" from Nov 1, 2026)
• All of the above in at least 10-point font on a label affixed to the package (or on a bulk-container label; a point-of-sale placard plus a carriable card for unpackaged items; and on the webpage for internet sales, with each shipped item labelled or a label in the shipping container) (§5-4.3(B))
• Optional: an ODAFF registration number ($15/year) may be printed instead of the producer's name, phone number and physical address (§5-4.3(C))
• Products packaged and distributed in interstate commerce must also be labelled per federal law (§5-4.3(A)(7))

Example: an Oklahoma label for a bag of butter cookies

An illustrative worksheet with the lines Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma cottage food label questions

Does an Oklahoma cottage food label need a home-kitchen statement?

Yes. The label must say "This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection." in at least 10-point type. Exact sentence in "legible print" (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)(6)(f)); all required label information must be in a legible format of at least 10-point font (§5-4.3(B)). WORDING CHANGES ON NOV 1, 2026 (HB 3720, approved May 5, 2026): the sentence becomes "This product was produced in a private facility that is exempt from government licensing and inspection." — labels printed for use on or after that date should carry the new wording. Third-party vendors must display a placard with the longer disclosure "...This product may contain allergens." (§5-4.3(A)(1)(b)).

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

No. No licence, permit or inspection; production and sale are exempt from State Department of Health and ODAFF requirements (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)). Optional ODAFF producer registration ($15 per year, valid one year from issue, mail-in form, no cash) gives a registration number that may replace the name, phone number and address on labels — ingredients, allergens and the legal statement must still be printed. Producers of TCS foods must first pass approved food-safety training (ServSafe Food Handler or OSU HFFA workshop) and may sell TCS foods only direct to the consumer.

Is there a sales limit for Oklahoma cottage food?

Yes: $75,000 gross annual sales of prepared food ("home food establishment", 2 O.S. §5-4.2(1)); rises to $250,000 on Nov 1, 2026 (HB 3720).

Where can I sell cottage food in Oklahoma?

Non-TCS foods: direct to consumers in person or remotely (internet, telephone), or through a designated agent or third-party vendor (retail/grocery store, farm stand, farmers market, buying club, craft fair, flea market) that displays the required placard; delivery by the producer, agent, third-party vendor or parcel carrier; interstate shipping allowed if also labelled per federal law. TCS foods: direct producer-to-consumer sale and delivery only, after food-safety training (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)(1)–(5), (7)). No meat, poultry, seafood, alcohol, unpasteurized milk or cannabis products.

Can I leave my home address off an Oklahoma cottage food label?

Yes, if you use the issued ODAFF producer registration number instead. Name and phone number of the producer (2 O.S. §5-4.3(A)(6)(a)) — may be replaced by an ODAFF registration number

Does an Oklahoma 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.