Texas Cottage Food Label Creator Wizard

Labels can be tricky. That's where we can help.

Fill out the wizard below to find out exactly what is required to be included on your Texas Cottage Food Label.

Your name or your business name *

Your home address or your DSHS Registration number *

If using DSHS number, type this: DSHS #12345

Common or usual name of this product (example: Chocolate Chip Cookies) (copy) *

this instructions or

Disclose major allergens. Which of these major allergens does this food contain? Milk, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish *

Don't overlook common allergens! Flour is wheat. Butter is milk. Chocolate chips usually contain soy.

You can list ingredients if desired, but it is optional. If you'd like to include ingredients, list them here.

You must include a "Made on" date if the food requires refrigeration or is being sold at wholesale. Does one of these conditions apply?

Does this food require refrigeration for safety (TCS food)? If so, the safe handling instructions must be printed on the label or the invoice.

Is this a pickled, canned, or fermented food?

Congrats! Now plug these results into our free Canva label template!

Unsure? Have questions?

Join the Homemade Texas Verified Seller program. Your labels are reviewed for compliance as part of the application process and we will work with you to make sure they’re right.

As a Homemade Texas Verified Seller, you also become part of our growing and vibrant community of cottage food producers who are committed to doing things the right way. We have monthly virtual Q&A’s, and you get support by phone or email when you need it.