Food Labels

[Stacy Callan]

Hey guys! I'm new on here and have enjoyed very much browsing the forum. I do have a question for anyone who may be able to answer. I am in the process of getting my kitchen inspected to be able to sell my baked goods outside of my home. Well part of the application process is to send in a label with ingredients, weight, etc. I know how to weigh and what to put on the labels but no idea how to get them. Do I need a specific printer? Can i order them online? Any information regarding this will be helpful. Thanks so much!
Stacy

 

[Norcalbaker59]

Cottage food nutrition labels must be in compliance with federal guidelines. Start here.

https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRe...yInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm2006828.htm

To make the labels, look for a nutrition label maker.

 

[Stacy Callan]

Cottage food nutrition labels must be in compliance with federal guidelines. Start here.

https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRe...yInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm2006828.htm

To make the labels, look for a nutrition label maker.

Thanks! I do know what is supposed to go on the labels just stuck on the printing part. I seen printers for this but they are over $1,000! I was looking for something easy and easier on the wallet. I'm so technology dumb.

 

[Norcalbaker59]

Thanks! I do know what is supposed to go on the labels just stuck on the printing part. I seen printers for this but they are over $1,000! I was looking for something easy and easier on the wallet. I'm so technology dumb.

You don’t need a special printer. Just download a nutrition label template on your computer. Then input your information. Buy blank labels at the office supply store. Load then in your printer. Then press print on your computer.

 

[Norcalbaker59]

https://www.onlinelabels.com/label-generator-tools/

 

[Stacy Callan]

https://www.onlinelabels.com/label-generator-tools/

Thank you!

 

[ChesterV]

Just be sure to ask the inspection people if you can make homemade labels or not.

Some places are nit-picky about every little thing. You might have to order your labels from a certified list of label producers, if they don't allow home print versions.


If you want really good professional labels, you can usually get some made from online printing companies.

A lot of sticker companies will make custom labels by the roll, if you want to order a one big roll of them.

www.vistaprint.com is a very good place to start. They have all sorts of business items that can be customized.

When I tried my hand at selling from home, I got some FREE giant door magnets with my business name and info on them and put them on my vehicle, as well as got 100 FREE business cards. All I had to do was pay for shipping expenses.

I don't know if they still do the FREE thing, but their prices are pretty good, plus they have a wide array of customizable things you can get for small business needs.

 

[Stacy Callan]

Just be sure to ask the inspection people if you can make homemade labels or not.

Some places are nit-picky about every little thing. You might have to order your labels from a certified list of label producers, if they don't allow home print versions.


If you want really good professional labels, you can usually get some made from online printing companies.

A lot of sticker companies will make custom labels by the roll, if you want to order a one big roll of them.

www.vistaprint.com is a very good place to start. They have all sorts of business items that can be customized.

When I tried my hand at selling from home, I got some FREE giant door magnets with my business name and info on them and put them on my vehicle, as well as got 100 FREE business cards. All I had to do was pay for shipping expenses.

I don't know if they still do the FREE thing, but their prices are pretty good, plus they have a wide array of customizable things you can get for small business needs.

Thank you so much!