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Washington Cottage Food Label Requirements

Governing Law: Washington Cottage Food Operation Law (RCW 69.22 / WAC 16-149) · Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)

Everything required to package and label shelf-stable home-produced foods in Washington — 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

$35,000 gross annual sales (subject to WSDA periodic adjustment)

Permit & Training Status

Yes — WSDA Cottage Food Permit, annual kitchen inspection, approved recipe list, and WA Food Worker Card.

Nutrition Facts Trigger

Any nutrient claim triggers mandatory FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition Facts labeling.

WA Required Home-Kitchen Statement

Mandatory Washington Cottage Food Disclaimer Text

“MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN that has not been subject to standard inspection criteria.”

Typography & Placement Rule: Must include your WSDA Cottage Food Permit number on the product label.

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.

Washington 6-Point Pre-Print Compliance Checklist

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Audit Score

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Required Label Elements in Washington

Every retail cottage food package in Washington 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).
Washington Home-Kitchen Disclaimer
Exact WSDA statement "MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN that has not been subject to standard inspection criteria." plus your WSDA Permit Number.
Nutrition Facts Panel Trigger
Required if making nutrient claims or exceeding FDA small-business exemption criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions: Washington Cottage Food Labeling

What is the annual gross sales limit for Washington cottage foods?

Washington’s cottage food gross sales cap is $35,000 per year (subject to periodic WSDA CPI updates — confirm current cap before renewing).

Do I have to get every recipe approved by WSDA?

Yes. Washington requires cottage food applicants to submit their product recipes and sample labels during the WSDA permit application and approval process.

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