Sell Homemade Food in Mississippi — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Mississippi — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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$35,000/year
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
business-friendly
Regulation Level
Mississippi is considered business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Mississippi is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) explains everything you need to know about the Mississippi Cottage Food Operation Law (Miss. Code § 41-3-15).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Mississippi requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Mississippi
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
popcorn
granola
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) before you start, just to be safe.
Mississippi Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Mississippi under the Mississippi Cottage Food Operation Law (Miss. Code § 41-3-15)
No Permit Needed
Mississippi does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Mississippi does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Mississippi allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Mississippi wants on it — copy this list.
Cottage food operation's name and address
Product name
Ingredient list in descending order by weight
Net weight or volume
Allergen disclosure per federal FALCPA
Nutritional details for any health claims
"Made in a Cottage Food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations" in at least 10-point type with contrasting background
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Mississippi requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Mississippi
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Mississippi. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
popcorn
granola
Ship within Mississippi only
Mississippi allows online advertising and in-state delivery, but cottage food products may not be shipped across state lines under the exemption.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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Where You Can Sell in Mississippi
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Mississippi
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Mississippi
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Mississippi
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Mississippi cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in Mississippi
Start any of these home food businesses under the Mississippi Cottage Food Operation Law (Miss. Code § 41-3-15)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Mississippi? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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