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Last verified January 2025
No permit required

Missouri allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous homemade foods without a state permit.

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Gross sales limit

$50,000/year

What you can sell

  • Baked goods
  • Candy
  • Jams and jellies
  • Dried fruits and nuts
  • Granola and popcorn
  • Honey

What you can't sell

Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and potentially hazardous foods.

Where you can sell

Direct to consumer at farmers markets, stands, and from home.

Labeling requirements

Producer name and address, ingredients, allergen statement, and 'Made in a home kitchen.'

Permits & registration

No permit required for low-risk cottage foods; confirm local rules.
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