southeast region · Pop. 2,939,690
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Mississippi allows cottage food up to $35,000/year. Currently no registration, fees, or training required. 22 specific food types allowed including homemade wine. Proposed SB2265 would increase cap to $59,000 but add ANSI food handler training requirement.
$35,000/year current. Proposed SB2265 would increase to $59,000 and add training requirement.
Mississippi allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food up to $35,000/year. Permit, food safety training, and pH testing required. No online sales. Low-acid canning prohibited.
$35,000/year
Mississippi allows honey under cottage food up to $35,000/year. Apiary registration required. Permit and food safety training required. No online sales. Face-to-face only. Honey specifically listed as permitted.
$35,000/year
Mississippi allows specialty dry goods under cottage food up to $35,000/year. Permit and food safety training required. No online sales. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dry mixes permitted. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
$35,000/year
Mississippi requires commercial feed registration through the Bureau of Regulatory Services. Annual license of $25 plus $10 per product. Low fees make Mississippi relatively accessible. AAFCO labeling compliance required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Mississippi does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.
$35,000/year
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Mississippi has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Mississippi's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (a $35,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$35,000/year current. Proposed SB2265 would increase to $59,000 and add training requirement.
Mississippi has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Mississippi's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (a $35,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$35,000/year current. Proposed SB2265 would increase to $59,000 and add training requirement.
Mississippi has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Mississippi's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (a $35,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
$35,000/year current. Proposed SB2265 would increase to $59,000 and add training requirement.
Mississippi requires commercial feed registration through the Bureau of Regulatory Services. Annual license of $25 plus $10 per product. Low fees make Mississippi relatively accessible. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Mississippi requires commercial feed registration through the Bureau of Regulatory Services. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Low fees but raw product safety requirements remain stringent.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
Mississippi requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Bureau of Regulatory Services. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Very low fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Mississippi requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Bureau of Regulatory Services. Annual license $25 plus $10 per product. Very low fees make Mississippi accessible for pet bakeries.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Pet Food Regulations for Mississippi
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Mississippi. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$50
Annual Fee
$0
Processing Estimate
~4 days
DBA Fee
$25
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.
Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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baked goods (without cream/custard/meat fillings)
candy
chocolate-covered pretzels/nuts
fruit pies
nut mixes
popcorn
vinegar
mustard
waffle cones
jams/jellies/preserves
pickles/pickled foods
homemade wine
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901; Miss. Code Ann. § 69-23-1 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-45-151 et seq. (Mississippi Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods (without cream/custard/meat fillings)
candy
chocolate-covered pretzels/nuts
fruit pies
nut mixes
popcorn
vinegar
mustard
waffle cones
jams/jellies/preserves
pickles/pickled foods
homemade wine
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods (without cream/custard/meat fillings)
candy
chocolate-covered pretzels/nuts
fruit pies
nut mixes
popcorn
vinegar
mustard
waffle cones
jams/jellies/preserves
pickles/pickled foods
homemade wine
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods (without cream/custard/meat fillings)
candy
chocolate-covered pretzels/nuts
fruit pies
nut mixes
popcorn
vinegar
mustard
waffle cones
jams/jellies/preserves
pickles/pickled foods
homemade wine
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Miss. Code Ann. § 75-29-901
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-45-151 et seq. (Mississippi Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-45-151 et seq. (Mississippi Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-45-151 et seq. (Mississippi Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-45-151 et seq. (Mississippi Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
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