Registration
- Required
- No
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Mississippi cottage food rules
Review sales limits, online sales, registration, labeling, venues, shipping, foods, and source notes for this jurisdiction.
Sales limit
$35,000
Online sales
No
Registration
Not required
Training
Not required
Current law details
Start with the summary, then verify locally.
Online advertising allowed, online sales prohibited. No permit or registration required. Liberal food list: baked goods, jams/jellies, candy, acidified foods, dried products. No food safety training required. Can advertise on social media/websites but cannot sell online or ship products. Multiple reform bills failed in 2024, 2025, and 2026, including 2026 proposals to remove the cap, increase it to $120,000 or $200,000, allow online sales, and add wholesale/retail delivery options.
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
"Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations"
- Name of cottage food operation
- Address of cottage food operation
- Common or usual name of product
- Ingredients (descending order by weight)
- Major food allergens
- Net weight or volume
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
Allowed
Retail stores
Not allowed
Restaurants
Not allowed
Online
Not allowed
Can advertise on social media, websites, online platforms but CANNOT sell online. Direct hand-off to consumer required at allowed venues. No wholesale or consignment sales.
Shipping and delivery
- In-state
- Not allowed
- Out-of-state
- Not allowed
- Commercial carriers
- Not allowed
- Third-party delivery
- Not allowed
NO shipping, mail order, or delivery services. All sales must be direct from producer to consumer in person. Can advertise when/where products will be available online. Inspections only upon consumer complaint (no routine oversight).
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
Limited
Canned goods
Not allowed
Dried goods
Allowed
Perishables
Not allowed
Meat products
Not allowed
Dairy products
Not allowed
Liberal food list compared to many states. Allowed: Baked goods (no cream/custard), candies, marshmallows, caramel corn, jams/jellies/preserves (21 CFR Part 150), acidified foods (21 CFR Part 114), pickled vegetables, chocolate-covered non-perishables (no melons, fruits must not be punctured with sticks), dried fruits (no melons), dried pasta/spices/herbs, granola, cereal, trail mixes, dry rubs, popcorn, crackers, pretzels, nuts, vinegar, mustard, waffle cones. Prohibited: Pressure-canned items, meat/fish/poultry, dairy, custard pies/cream-filled items, cooked vegetables, raw sprouts, sliced melons, garlic in oil, nut butters, juices.
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 910, HB 1108, SB 2283, SB 2394, SB 2398
Effective: Failed
Multiple 2026 reform bills failed. Proposals would have removed or increased the $35,000 cap, allowed online sales and in-state shipping, and/or expanded allowed foods and wholesale or retail sales.
SB 2265
Effective: Failed
Proposed increase to $59,000 cap, ANSI-accredited food safety training requirement, homemade wine allowance - FAILED March 9, 2025
SB 2638
Effective: Failed
Proposed increase to $50,000 cap, formal list of authorized foods - FAILED March 15, 2024
HB 326
Effective: 2020
Increased sales cap from $20,000 to $35,000, clarified online advertising is allowed (but not online sales)
Original cottage food law
Effective: 2013
Established Mississippi cottage food law with $20,000 cap
Important warnings
- Online advertising allowed but online sales strictly prohibited
- No shipping or mail order - must deliver in person
- In-state sales only - products made and sold within Mississippi
- No wholesale, consignment, or retail store sales
- Chocolate-covered fruits: Must not be punctured with sticks (consumer inserts after purchase)
- Inspections only upon consumer complaint (no routine oversight)
- Recent legislative attempts to increase cap (2024, 2025) have failed
Research sources
Sources used for this summary.
Last updated: 2026-05-07. Use these sources as a starting point for current verification.
- Mississippi Code § 75-29-951
- Mississippi State Legislature - 2026 HB 910, HB 1108, SB 2283, SB 2394, SB 2398
- Mississippi State Legislature - SB 2265, SB 2638
- Mississippi State Extension Service
- Mississippi State Department of Health - Cottage Food FAQ
- Forrager.com - Mississippi
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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