Mississippi Cottage Food Law 2026
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No License Needed
Limit: $35,000 / Year
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Allowed
- ✓Baked goods
- ✓Granola
- ✓Tortillas
- ✓Chex mix
- ✓Candy
- ✓Jams/Jellies
Prohibited
- ✕Meat
- ✕Dairy
- ✕Canned foods
- ✕Any TCS foods
Labeling Protocols
FAQs
Can I advertise online?
Yes — online advertising (including social media) is permitted, but all actual transactions must occur in person. Miss. Code § 75-29-951 explicitly prohibits selling cottage food over the Internet, by mail order, at wholesale, or to retail establishments.
Can I sell at events?
Yes, direct-to-consumer event sales (farmers markets, fairs, community events) are permitted.
Is shipping allowed?
No. Shipping via mail or common carrier is prohibited, whether in-state or out-of-state. All sales must be person-to-person.
Has the sales cap been raised?
No. The $35,000 cap has been unchanged since 2018. Bills to raise it (SB 2638/2024, SB 2265/2025, HB 1108/2026) have all died in committee.
What Comes Next
After You Verify Compliance: Your Next 4 Steps
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- 01
Liability Shield
Form an LLC
Separating your personal finances from your cottage food business protects your home and savings if a customer ever brings a claim. Both providers below file in all 50 states and handle registered agent service for Mississippi.
- 02
Protect Your Kitchen
Get Product Liability Insurance
A single allergy incident or contamination claim can erase years of profit. FLIP (Food Liability Insurance Program) is built specifically for cottage food operators — flat-rate annual policies with farmers market and online sales coverage included.
- 03
Recommended in Mississippi
Complete Food Safety Training
Mississippi does not mandate food safety training, but completing one builds buyer trust and protects you if a labeling or handling question ever arises. Learn2Serve's online course takes a few hours.
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Production Ready
Set Up Your Kitchen and Labels
The right thermometers, storage containers, scale, and label printer turn a home kitchen into a compliant production space. Our Week 11 equipment guide walks through what we use and the Mississippi-specific labeling fields you'll need.
Official Sources
Verify current requirements directly with the state: