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- Required
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Missouri cottage food rules
Review sales limits, online sales, registration, labeling, venues, shipping, foods, and source notes for this jurisdiction.
Sales limit
None
Online sales
Conditional
Registration
Not required
Training
Not required
Current law details
Start with the summary, then verify locally.
Dual-law system (both can be used simultaneously): (1) Home Sales (RSMo 196.298): Baked goods/jams/herbs, home + online (in-state) + delivery, NO cap, NO permits. Online sales added 2022 (HB 1697). (2) Individual Stands (Food Code): Most non-PHF foods including candies, farmers markets/events/roadside stands (where local codes allow), NO cap, NO permits. IMPORTANT: Individual Stands law availability varies by county - check local regulations. HB 3108, introduced in 2026, would greatly expand homemade food sales but has not passed.
Setup requirements
Registration, training, and labeling details.
These are the common operating requirements sellers check before launching or changing sales channels.
Training
- Required
- No
Labeling
"Home Sales: 'not subject to inspection by MO DHSS'; Individual Stands: 'prepared in a kitchen not subject to inspection'"
- Cottage food operator's name and address
- Product name
- Ingredients (descending order by weight)
- Net weight or volume
- Placard for unpackaged individual portions at stands
Sales channels
Allowed venues and fulfillment methods.
Confirm how customers are allowed to buy, receive, or pick up products before opening a sales channel.
Sales venues
Home sales
Allowed
Farmers markets
Allowed
Roadside stands
Allowed
Events
Limited
Retail stores
Not allowed
Restaurants
Not allowed
Online
Not allowed
Dual system: Home Sales law for home/online sales. Individual Stands law for markets/events (if county allows). Home: Home Sales law only. Farmers markets/roadside stands/events: Individual Stands only (if county allows). Online: Home Sales law allows in-state only; Individual Stands does not. BOTH laws can be used simultaneously by same producer.
Shipping and delivery
- In-state
- Allowed
- Out-of-state
- Not allowed
- Commercial carriers
- Not allowed
- Third-party delivery
- Not allowed
Home Sales law: In-state shipping/delivery allowed (commercial carriers and third-party delivery allowed for Home Sales). Both producer AND purchaser must be in Missouri. Individual Stands law: No shipping, in-person sales only.
Product categories
Allowed food categories.
Allowed and limited categories are only a planning aid. Check official guidance before selling a specific recipe.
Baked goods
Allowed
Candy and confections
Allowed
Jams and jellies
Allowed
Acidified foods
Not allowed
Canned goods
Not allowed
Dried goods
Allowed
Perishables
Not allowed
Meat products
Not allowed
Dairy products
Not allowed
HOME SALES: Nonperishable baked goods, jams/jellies (traditional only, excludes sugar-free/no-sugar-added/hot pepper), dried herbs. INDIVIDUAL STANDS: All of Home Sales PLUS candies, honey, sorghum, nut butters, cracked nuts, packaged spices, dry mixes, granola. Candy only available under Individual Stands law. Jams/jellies limited to traditional varieties (no sugar-free, no-sugar-added, or hot pepper). Both exclude low-acid canned, acidified foods, fermented foods, meat, dairy, perishables.
Updates and cautions
Check these notes before making changes.
Recent updates and warnings are included to help you spot issues that may need extra verification.
Recent legislative updates
HB 3108
Effective: Pending
Pending proposal to broaden Missouri homemade food rules, including additional nonperishable foods, some dairy products, retail-store sales, online or third-party vendor sales, and a limited poultry pathway. Public hearing was scheduled but not heard on April 16, 2026.
HB 1697
Effective: August 28, 2022
MAJOR REFORM: Removed $50,000 sales cap entirely, enabled online sales (in-state only) and shipping within Missouri for Home Sales law
SB 525
Effective: 2014
Created Missouri Cottage Food Law (Home Sales) with $50,000 cap and in-person home sales only
Important warnings
- Individual Stands law NOT available in all counties - 'where local codes allow'
- Check with county/municipal health department for Individual Stands availability
- Jams/jellies: Traditional varieties only - excludes sugar-free, no-sugar-added, and hot pepper types
- Home Sales law: Only operator can prepare food
- Individual Stands law: Operator + immediate family can prepare
- Online sales allowed for Home Sales law but BOTH producer and purchaser must be in Missouri
- NO out-of-state or interstate sales permitted
- HB 3108 is pending and does not change current law as of May 7, 2026
Research sources
Sources used for this summary.
Last updated: 2026-05-07. Use these sources as a starting point for current verification.
- RSMo 196.298 - Missouri Cottage Food Law
- Missouri Food Code - Individual Stands exemption
- Missouri HB 1697 (2022)
- Missouri HB 3108 (2026)
- Missouri DHSS - Home-Based Kitchen Guidance
- Forrager.com - Missouri
Important legal disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Cottage food rules change frequently and vary by local jurisdiction. Always verify current regulations with your state and local health departments before starting your business.
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