Every required field, including state disclaimer language, must appear on your label.
Why State Disclaimer Language Matters
Every state requires some form of disclosure that a product was made in an uninspected home kitchen. The exact wording is specified by state law and cannot be paraphrased or abbreviated. Using the wrong language — even a close approximation — is non-compliance.
Required Disclaimer Language by State
"NOT FOR RESALE — PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION"
"MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
"THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN THAT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE"
"MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN AND NOT INSPECTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES OR A LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT"
"MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN NOT INSPECTED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT"
"MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN NOT INSPECTED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES"
For all other states, find the exact required language on your state's individual state page — see All 50 States. Always verify with your state agriculture department before printing labels — language can change when laws are amended.