Mississippi Cottage Food Law (MS Code §75-29-901) allows home-produced non-hazardous foods up to $35,000 annual revenue. Direct-to-consumer sales only. Labels must state 'Made in a cottage food operation not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations.'
Mississippi's Cottage Food Law (MS Code §75-29-901 et seq., passed 2013, updated 2020) permits home production of non-potentially hazardous foods. Allowed: baked goods, jams/jellies, candies, dried herbs, honey, popcorn, granola. Prohibited: anything requiring refrigeration, meat products, low-acid canned goods, cheeses. Annual gross sales cap is $35,000. Sales must be direct-to-consumer (farmers markets, roadside stands, home delivery, online with personal delivery) — no wholesale or interstate. Required label: name/address, ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the disclaimer 'Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations.' No health inspection or license required. Harrison County and cities Gulfport/Biloxi do not impose additional requirements.
Selling potentially hazardous foods: MSDH cease and desist. Exceeding $35,000 cap: must transition to licensed commercial kitchen. Label violations: warnings then fines.
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