Georgia Cottage Food Law: How To Label Food Products from home

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Georgia Cottage Food Law: How To Label Food Products from home

The Georgia Cottage Food Law regulates the labeling requirements for home-based food businesses that produce non-potentially hazardous foods.

Under this law, the following information must be included on the label of each food product: Georgia Cottage Food Law: How To Label Food Products from home

1. The common name of the food product, such as "apple pie" or "chocolate chip cookies"
2. The name and address of the cottage food operation, which must be the home address of the person preparing the food.
3. A list of ingredients, listed in descending order of predominance by weight.
4. Any major food allergens present in the product, such as peanuts or milk.
5. A statement of net weight or volume, if applicable.
6. A statement "This is a cottage food product and is not inspected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture."

Georgia Cottage Food Law: How To Label Food Products from home

Additionally, the label must be affixed to the food package and must be legible, prominently displayed, and in close proximity to the product name.

It's also worth mentioning that the product should be packaged in a manner that protects it from contamination and that is suitable for the particular product.

Georgia Cottage Food Law: How To Label Food Products from home

Please note that these labeling requirements are subject to change and it's advisable to check with the Georgia Department of Agriculture for the most current information.