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Can I sell food from home in Mississippi?

Q: Can I sell food from home in Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi lets you make certain foods at home and sell them, under the Cottage Food Operation. No state permit, license or registration is needed (training, a food handler card or local rules may still apply; see below). Sales cap: $35,000 a year (see details). Last checked 2026-10-24. Not legal advice.

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Yes. Mississippi lets you make certain foods at home and sell them, under the Cottage Food Operation. No state permit, license or registration is needed (training, a food handler card or local rules may still apply; see below). Sales cap: $35,000 a year (see details).

Not legal advice. This page is a research summary, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm with your state agency and local health department, using the official sources below, before you sell.

Mississippi cottage food law at a glance

Home food sales allowed	yes Cottage Food Operation
Law	Miss. Code Ann. 75-29-951
Sales cap	$35,000 gross annual sales
Permit or registration	none. No MSDH permit, registration or routine inspection; inspection only on complaint. Training not required but encouraged, especially for acidified/pickled products (MSU offers testing). City/county business license or other local permits may apply.
Sell in person	yes
Take online orders	limited
Ship within the state	no
Ship to other states	no
Sell to shops and cafes	no
Where you can sell, details	Since HB 326 (effective July 1, 2020) products may be advertised online/social media, but sales must be person-to-person from producer to end consumer with the producer present. No sales to restaurants or stores, no consignment, no wholesale, no catering. Sales only within Mississippi.

yes = allowed; limited = allowed with conditions; no = not allowed; unverified = we could not confirm it from an official source.

What foods can you sell from home in Mississippi?

Allowed: Non-TCS foods: baked goods without cream/custard/meat fillings, candy, chocolate-covered nonperishables, dried fruit, dried pasta, spices, dry mixes, granola/cereal/trail mix, dry rubs, fruit pies, standardized jams/jellies/preserves, nut mixes, popcorn, vinegar and mustard, waffle cones, acidified foods (pH 4.6 or below), whole uncut coated fruit.

Not allowed: Meat, fish, poultry, dairy (incl. custard pies), eggs, cooked vegetables, sprouts, cut melons, garlic/herbs in oil, cooked potatoes, legumes, nut butters, juices and other beverages, rice, low-acid canned foods, canned non-acidified fruits/vegetables, sugar-free jams.

Label requirements in Mississippi

Required statement: Made in a Cottage Food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations. exact wording from an official source

Other label items: Statement in at least 10-point type in contrasting color. Name and address of operation; product name; ingredients in descending order by weight; net weight or volume; allergen info per federal rules (specific tree nuts named); nutrition info if a claim is made.

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Notes

Official guidance is the MSDH FAQ revised Sept 2023. Bills in 2024-2026 to raise or remove the $35,000 cap and allow online sales/shipping (e.g., HB 910, HB 1108, SB 2283, SB 2394 in 2026) failed per secondary source; no change found. Products must be made and stored in the operator's home (no outbuildings or rented kitchens).

Sources

MSDH Cottage Food Operation FAQ (rev. Sept 2023) official
Forrager - Mississippi cottage food law secondary
Forrager - 2026 cottage food bills secondary

Last checked: 2026-10-24 · confidence: high (high = key facts confirmed on an official page; medium = partly confirmed or secondary sources agree; low = a single secondary or outdated source). Summaries are our own wording, not the text of the law.

This page is a research summary, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm with your state agency and local health department, using the official sources below, before you sell.

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