Packaging and labels for cottage bakers: legal compliance + brand

What your cottage food label MUST include, where to source on-brand packaging cheap, and how labels drive repeat orders.

By Siftii Team · Updated 6/7/2026

The 6 things every cottage food label needs

  1. Name of the product.
  2. Net weight (in metric and US units).
  3. Ingredients in descending order by weight.
  4. Allergen warning (highlighted).
  5. Your name and city/state.
  6. Cottage food disclaimer: "Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the [State] Department of Agriculture."

Where to buy cheap on-brand packaging

  • ULINE — boxes and bags at volume.
  • EcoEnclose — compostable.
  • PackHelp — custom-printed.
  • Avery — labels you print yourself.

Labels drive repeat orders

A professional label can 2x your repeat rate. Include a QR code linking to your reorder page.

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