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OCTOPH P"'"'" Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products Cottage food products are required to be labeled in accordance with specific state and federal labeling regulations. The following list of labeling requirements is intended to assist cottage food operations (CFOs) in complying with basic labeling laws and regulations. Packaged, processed food labels usually have two distinct areas: the Principal Display Panel (aka: Primary Display Panel) and the Information Panel. The principal display panel information is the part of the label the consumer will see first and is usually located on the front of the package. This panel lists the product name and net quantity of contents. The information panel is usually located to the immediate right of the principle display panel and contains the nutrition facts statement. Computer generated labels affixed to cottage food products may list all required information on the principle display panel, provided that the information is displayed in a size and manner that will allow the information to be read by the average consumer. A comprehensive guide to labeling requirements and regulations for processed foods is available at general food labeling requirements. Additionally, complete federal labeling requirements may be found in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act available at 21 U.S.C. Sec. 343 et seq. and 21 CFR Part 101. Labels on cottage food products must contain the following information: The common or descriptive name of the CFO food product located on the primary (principal) display panel. The name, city, and zip code of the CFO operation which produced the cottage food product. If the CFO is not listed in a current telephone directory, then a street address must also be included on the label. (A contact phone number or email address is optional but may be helpful for contact in case a consumer wishes to contact you. The words "Made in a Home Kitchen" o r "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen" as applicable, in 12-point type must appear on the principal display panel. *Note: if labeled as "Repackaged in a Home Kitchen" then a description of any purchased ready-to- eat products not used as an ingredient must also be included on the label. The registration or permit number of the CFO which produced the cottage food product and the name of the county of the local enforcement agency that issued the permit number. The ingredients of the cottage food product, in descending order of predominance by weight, if the product contains two or more ingredients. Cottage Food Labeling Page 1