✓ Allowed
- Baked goods (bread, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries)
- High-acid jams & jellies
- Dried herbs & spices
- Granola & dry mixes (home sales only)
- Mini cakes with shelf-stable frosting
- Sticky buns with nuts (as ingredients)
✗ Prohibited
- Candy, confections, chocolate-coated items
- Cake pops & cake bites
- Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs
- Refrigerated or frozen foods
- Out-of-state shipping
- Wholesale or retail store sales
Label Requirements
- Product name
- Producer name & address
- Ingredients (descending weight)
- Allergen statement (FALCPA)
- Net weight
- Disclaimer: "Made in a home kitchen not subject to DHSS inspection"
Sales Channels
- Home Sales: pickup, delivery, online (in-state), shipping (in-state)
- Stand Sales: farmers markets, events, roadside stands
- No permit or inspection required
- No revenue cap (since 2022)
Source: RSMo 196.298, DHSS Cottage Food FAQ (2022). This is a summary — not legal advice. Visit DHSS website →