State compliance built in
Disclaimer language for all 50 states pre-loaded and auto-inserted based on your seller location. Required statements — home kitchen, not inspected — appear automatically on every label.
FreeThe only label maker designed specifically for home bakers and cottage food sellers. State disclaimer language built in, allergen statements included, 25 label sizes, AI-assisted copy — free to start.
No credit card required · Free for all registered sellers
How it works
No design experience needed. Fill in your product details and the label maker handles the rest — layout, compliance language, and formatting included.
Choose from 25 sizes across round, oval, square, rectangle, and wrap formats — sized for jars, bags, bottles, and containers. Filter by your product type for smart size recommendations.
Product name, ingredients, net weight, allergens, and your seller information. The compliance checker flags anything missing for your state. Use the AI assistant to write product copy that sells.
Export a PNG preview free, or upgrade to Seller for a print-ready PDF at exact physical dimensions and 300 DPI — precision-sized for your label sheet with no rescaling required.
Label styles
Nine built-in color themes from classic black and white to artisan warm tones. Every theme is designed to print cleanly on standard label sheets.
What's included
Built for cottage food law, not commercial food manufacturing. Every feature is designed around the rules home sellers actually operate under.
Disclaimer language for all 50 states pre-loaded and auto-inserted based on your seller location. Required statements — home kitchen, not inspected — appear automatically on every label.
FreeSelect your allergens from the FDA's major 9 — wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, sesame — and the label formats them correctly so you never miss a required declaration.
FreeRound, oval, square, rectangle, and full-wrap formats. From 2×2" address-style labels to 4×6" full-panel labels. Size recommendations built in for jars, bags, bottles, tins, and boxes.
FreeStuck on your product name or description? The built-in AI assistant generates and refines copy based on your ingredients, product type, and style — in the voice of a real artisan seller, not a food marketer.
FreeAdd a full FDA-format nutrition facts panel to any label — serving size, calories, macro nutrients, and the full 17-nutrient panel if needed. Renders correctly inside your label at any size.
FreeExport your label as a PDF at exact physical dimensions and 300 DPI. Print at "Actual Size" on any standard label sheet — no guessing, no rescaling, no wasted sticker sheets.
Seller PlanBuilt for cottage food law
Cottage food labeling rules vary by state — required disclaimer language, allergen declarations, net weight formatting, and permit numbers. The label maker knows the rules so you don't have to memorize them.
Product name · Net weight · Ingredients list · Allergen statement · Your name and address · State-required disclaimer language. Most states also require "not inspected by a state or local health department."
Selling without the required disclaimer in states like Texas or Virginia can result in your products being pulled at a farmers market or a warning from your local health department. The language varies by state — the label maker handles this for you.
The FDA requires a declaration of any of the 9 major allergens present in a product. Most state cottage food laws echo this requirement. Missing an allergen statement is one of the most common labeling violations for home sellers.
Plans
The label maker is free for every registered seller on SellFood. Upgrade for PDF export, unlimited saved labels, and your full seller toolkit.
Questions
Most states require: the product name, a complete ingredients list (descending by weight), net weight or volume, the producer's name and address, allergen declarations for any of the FDA's 9 major allergens present, and your state's required disclaimer language noting the product was made in a home kitchen. Some states require additional information — the label maker handles all of this automatically based on your state.
Creating labels is free for all registered SellFood sellers. You can build labels with all features — AI copy, nutrition facts, compliance checking — and export PNG previews at no cost. PDF export at print-ready dimensions and 300 DPI is included with the Seller plan ($9.99/month).
In almost every state, yes. The exact wording varies — Texas requires specific language noting the product is "not inspected by the Texas Department of State Health Services"; Virginia has different wording. The label maker pre-loads the correct disclaimer for your state so you don't have to track down the exact language yourself. See our state regulatory guides for state-specific rules.
Yes. Federal law requires a declaration of any of the 9 major allergens — wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame — if they are present in your product, either as an ingredient or through cross-contact. Most state cottage food laws echo this requirement. The label maker includes an allergen statement builder and flags if a declaration is missing.
The label maker includes 25 sizes across five shape categories: Round (2.5" to 4"), Oval, Square (2×2" to 3×3"), Rectangle (2×4" to 4×6"), and Wrap format for bottles and jars. Each size includes recommended use guidance for specific product types — jars, bags, tins, bottles, bakery boxes.
Yes. The label maker includes a full FDA-format nutrition facts panel — serving size, servings per container, calories, and the complete nutrient list. You can use the simplified "basic" panel (5 fields) or the full panel (17 nutrients). The panel renders correctly inside your label at any supported size, and follows the FDA hide-empty rule (0 shows; blank hides).
With a Seller plan, export your label as a PDF — it's generated at the exact physical dimensions of your chosen label size at 300 DPI. Open it in any PDF viewer and print at "Actual Size" (not "Fit to page"). No rescaling required. This ensures a 3.5" round label prints at exactly 3.5", matching standard Avery or comparable label sheets.
Cottage food laws are state-level regulations that allow home cooks to produce and sell certain homemade food products — typically baked goods, jams, candy, and other shelf-stable items — without a commercial kitchen license. All 50 states have some form of cottage food law, but the permitted products, sales limits, and labeling requirements vary significantly. See our complete state guide system to find the rules in your state.
Join SellFood and create a label that meets your state's requirements — no design experience needed, no credit card required. Upgrade to print-ready PDF when you're ready to sell.
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