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Georgia Cottage Food Label Requirements

Governing Law: Georgia Cottage Food Regulations (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-7-19) · Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)

Everything required to package and label shelf-stable home-produced foods in Georgia — including the exact mandatory disclaimer, descending ingredient order, Top 9 FASTER Act allergen declaration, and optional 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition Facts compliance.

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Annual Gross Sales Cap

No statutory annual dollar cap

Permit & Training Status

Yes — GDA Cottage Food License + ANSI-accredited Food Safety training certificate + pre-licensing inspection.

Nutrition Facts Trigger

Nutrient claims or exceeding FDA small-business thresholds require full 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition Facts panels.

GA Required Home-Kitchen Statement

Mandatory Georgia Cottage Food Disclaimer Text

“MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS.”

Typography & Placement Rule: Must be printed in at least 10-point type in a color providing clear contrast to the background.

Verify Local County & State Updates: State cottage food caps, allowed food lists, and local county/municipal zoning or Board of Health ordinances change regularly. Verify exact label wording and current annual gross sales thresholds with your state Department of Agriculture / Health and local county health authority prior to commercial printing.

Georgia 6-Point Pre-Print Compliance Checklist

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Audit Score

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Required Label Elements in Georgia

Every retail cottage food package in Georgia should display these standardized components clearly on the label.

Product Identity (Common Name)
Common or usual name of the food clearly stated on the principal display panel (e.g., "Artisan Honey Almond Granola").
Business Name & Physical Address
Name and street address (or city/state/ZIP if listed in a public directory under FDA 21 CFR 101.5) of the cottage food producer.
Net Weight / Volume Declaration
Net quantity of contents in both U.S. customary (oz / lb / fl oz) and metric (g / ml) units placed in the bottom 30% of the front panel.
Ingredients Descending by Weight
All ingredients and sub-ingredients declared in descending order of predominance by raw formula weight before baking/moisture loss.
Top 9 Major Allergens (FALCPA + FASTER Act)
Explicitly declare Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts (specific species), Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame (mandatory nationwide since Jan 2023).
Georgia Home-Kitchen Disclaimer
Exact 10-pt contrasting text: "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS."
Nutrition Facts Panel Trigger
Required whenever any nutrient content or health claim is made or when sales surpass FDA small-business exemptions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia Cottage Food Labeling

Does Georgia require uppercase text for the cottage food disclaimer?

Georgia regulations present the statement in uppercase ("MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS.") and require at least 10-point contrasting type.

Do I need a food safety certificate in Georgia?

Yes. Applicants for a Georgia Cottage Food License must complete an accredited food safety training program (e.g., ServSafe Food Handler or Manager) before licensing.

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