Nevada Food Labeling Requirements
Nevada food labeling requirements for cottage food are stricter than in most states: every product follows the federal labeling rules (21 CFR Part 101), plus the statement "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION". You register with your local health authority, sell face to face, and keep gross sales at $100,000 or less per calendar year.
Required on every Nevada cottage food label
Nevada's cottage food law points straight to the federal rules, so a Nevada label looks like a full FDA label with one extra line.
- 1The cottage food statementNRS 580.600"MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION", clearly on the label.
- 2Statement of identity21 CFR 101.3The common name of the food, like "Pine Nut Brittle", on the front panel.
- 3Net quantity in two units21 CFR 101.7Weight, volume or count in US and metric units, like "NET WT 6 OZ (170 g)", in the bottom 30 percent of the front panel.
- 4Ingredient list21 CFR 101.4Every ingredient by its common name, in descending order of predominance by weight, sub-ingredients included.
- 5Major food allergens21 U.S.C. 343(w)The nine major allergens named in the ingredients or a Contains line, with the specific tree nut, fish or shellfish.
- 6Name and place of business21 CFR 101.5Your name with city, state and ZIP code. Add the street address if you are not listed in a current phone directory.
- 7Nutrition Facts, unless exempt21 CFR 101.9(j)A Nutrition Facts panel unless the food qualifies for a federal exemption, such as the small business exemption with no nutrition or health claims.
- Packaged and labeled at homeFree samples tooAll cottage food, samples included, must be packaged in your home before you take it to the point of sale. Label review by the Southern Nevada Health District is voluntary, so getting the label right is on you.
Registration, sales cap and where you can sell
Where this comes from
- Southern Nevada Health District: Cottage Food FAQNRS 580.600 explained: the statement, the $100,000 cap, allowed foods, sales rules
- Southern Nevada Health District: Cottage Food OperationsClark County registration, the fee and the AB 352 transition
- 21 CFR Part 101: Food LabelingThe federal label rules Nevada cottage food must follow
Nevada label questions
Nevada requires labels that meet 21 CFR Part 101, so the federal rule decides. Many home producers qualify for the small business exemption, as long as the label makes no nutrient content or health claims. Do I Need a Nutrition Label? →
You can show and advertise products online, but you must hand the food over in person. Whether you may take orders by phone or internet is unclear: the Southern Nevada Health District FAQ says yes in one answer and no in another, so check with your registering authority. A website can't offer shipping, and mail or third-party delivery is not allowed. Nevada Cottage Food Law →
Not as part of the operation. Nevada limits a cottage food operation to one natural person preparing food in their own private home. Partners and employees are not permitted.
Standardized recipes made only from the fruits listed in 21 CFR Part 150. Fruit butter and sugar-free or no-sugar-added jams and jellies are not allowed.
Only frostings that need no refrigeration. Cream cheese frosting, cream-based frostings, buttercreams with egg (Swiss, Italian or French), custards and fresh fruit toppings are not allowed.
Northern Nevada Public Health handles Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. Carson City and Central Nevada have their own health authorities, and other areas go through the Nevada Department of Agriculture Food Program.
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