Sell Homemade Food in Missouri — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Missouri — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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Missouri is considered very business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Missouri is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) explains everything you need to know about the Missouri Home-Based Food Production Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.298).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Missouri requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Missouri
baked goods
jams
jellies
honey
dried herbs
dry mixes
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned foods
TCS foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) before you start, just to be safe.
Missouri Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Missouri under the Missouri Home-Based Food Production Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.298)
No Permit Needed
Missouri does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Missouri does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Missouri 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 Missouri wants on it — copy this list.
Producer's name and address
Product name
Complete ingredient list in descending order of prominence
Net weight or volume (English or metric units)
Allergen disclosure per federal FALCPA
Disclaimer that the kitchen is uninspected
For honey: "Honey is not recommended for infants less than twelve (12) months of age"
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Missouri 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 Missouri
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Missouri. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
jams
honey
dried herbs
dry mixes
Ship within Missouri only
Missouri's 2022 reform allows in-state online sales and delivery. Interstate shipping is not authorized under the cottage food law, so check with DHSS before mailing across state lines.
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 Missouri
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Missouri
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Missouri
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Missouri
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Missouri cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Missouri
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Home Food Business Types in Missouri
Start any of these home food businesses under the Missouri Home-Based Food Production Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.298)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Missouri? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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