West Virginia Cottage Food Label Requirements
Selling homemade food in West Virginia? Your package label has to carry a specific set of items — including West Virginia’s required home-kitchen statement. Here’s exactly what goes on the label, and a free tool that builds it from your recipe.
The required West Virginia label statement
“This product was made in a non-commercial kitchen establishment that may not be subject to inspection and may contain cross-contact allergens not included in the allergen statement.”
This exact wording is prescribed by law. ✓ Verified against the official source.
Source: WV Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Market Vendor Guide, "Labeling Requirements" (pp. 8-10), official text ↗
What your West Virginia cottage food label must include
- ✓The common or usual name of the product
- ✓Net quantity (weight or volume) — in US customary and metric
- ✓The ingredient list, in descending order by weight
- ✓An allergen “Contains” statement (FDA major allergens present)
- ✓Your name and business address
- ✓The West Virginia statement: “This product was made in a non-commercial kitchen establishment that may not be subject to inspection and may contain cross-contact allergens not included in the allergen statement.”
Generate your West Virginia label free
Enter your recipe once — MakeFoodLabel builds the whole label (ingredient list, allergen “Contains” line, net weight, and the West Virginia home-kitchen statement) plus the FDA nutrition table if you need it. Free with a watermark; $29 once to remove it, unlimited labels.
Make my West Virginia label →Common questions
What must a cottage food label include in West Virginia?
A West Virginia cottage food label generally needs the product name, net weight, the full ingredient list in descending order by weight, an allergen statement, your business name and address, and the statement “This product was made in a non-commercial kitchen establishment that may not be subject to inspection and may contain cross-contact allergens not included in the allergen statement.”. Rules can vary by food type and sales channel — confirm with your state authority.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel to sell cottage food in West Virginia?
Usually not, unless you make a nutrient claim (like “low sugar”) or exceed your state’s cottage food limits. Many sellers add one anyway because stores and customers ask for it. MakeFoodLabel generates the FDA panel from your recipe if you need it.
Where does the “not inspected / home kitchen” wording come from?
From West Virginia’s cottage food law — WV Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Market Vendor Guide, "Labeling Requirements" (pp. 8-10),. Cottage food law changes often, so verify the current wording with your authority before printing.
This page is an estimation aid, not legal advice. Cottage food rules vary by state and change often; whether you need a nutrition panel, the exact disclaimer wording, sales limits and permitted foods all depend on your situation. Confirm current requirements with the West Virginia authority before selling.