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Missouri Food Business Laws

midwest region · Pop. 6,196,156

Workable13 published categoriesLatest recorded review: June 19, 2026

Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.

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Informational Only: This information is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and may not reflect the most recent changes. Verify all requirements with your state's regulatory agency before starting or operating a food business. This is not legal advice.

Cottage Food

Workable

Missouri has no revenue cap (removed in 2022 by HB 1697, which also added online sales). No license, permit, or inspection required. In-state online sales and shipping/delivery are allowed when both producer and purchaser are in Missouri (no interstate; direct-to-consumer only). However, the permitted food list is VERY narrow: only baked goods, canned jams/jellies, and dried herbs/herb mixes. 'No Sugar Added,' 'Sugar Free,' and hot pepper jams/jellies are prohibited.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap (removed in 2022)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

Canning & Preserves

Advantaged

Missouri has no revenue cap for cottage food including high-acid canned goods. No permit required. pH testing recommended for acidified foods. Online sales allowed. Low-acid canning prohibited. Very producer-friendly.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Honey

Advantaged

Missouri has no revenue cap for cottage food including honey. No permit required. Apiary registration required. Online sales allowed. Honey is one of the easiest products to sell in Missouri. Very producer-friendly.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Specialty Foods

Advantaged

Missouri has no revenue cap for cottage food including specialty dry goods. No permit required. Dried herbs, spice blends, tea blends, granola, and dry mixes all permitted. Online sales allowed. Infused oils still prohibited. Very producer-friendly.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Pet Treats

Workable

Missouri requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Feed, Seed and Treated Timber. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Missouri has a moderate fee structure and efficient process. AAFCO compliance required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; moderate fees

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Fermented Foods

Limited

Missouri does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. Despite having no revenue cap and being generally producer-friendly, fermented products are explicitly excluded. Commercial food processing license required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

Fermented foods not permitted under cottage food law

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • N/A — fermented foods not permitted under cottage food

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Missouri has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Missouri's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap (removed in 2022)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Missouri has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Missouri's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap (removed in 2022)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Farm Direct

Limited

Missouri has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Missouri's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap (removed in 2022)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Missouri requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Feed, Seed and Treated Timber. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Moderate fee structure and efficient process. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; moderate fees

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Missouri requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Feed, Seed and Treated Timber. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Moderate fees with clear pathway for raw products.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; pathogen testing required

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Supplements

Workable

Missouri requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Moderate fees. Missouri has a clear regulatory pathway for pet supplements. CBD under Missouri hemp program.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; moderate fees

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Bakery

Workable

Missouri requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $35 plus $20 per product. Moderate fees and efficient process. No specific cottage exemption for pet treats.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; moderate fees

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Food Regulations for Missouri

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact

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Business Formation in Missouri

Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Missouri. 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

$5

  • • No annual report
  • • Operating agreement required but can be oral
Secretary of State Website →Start Formation Wizard
Workable

Missouri Public Signal

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

Workable

Canning & Preserves

Advantaged

Honey

Advantaged

Specialty Foods

Advantaged

Pet Treats

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This is informational guidance, not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your state regulatory agency before selling food products.

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Recorded Products

baked goods

canned jams or jellies

dried herbs and dried herb mixes

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address
  • product common name
  • all ingredients in order of predominance by weight
  • net weight in English or metric units
  • kitchen not subject to inspection disclaimer
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: June 19, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

jams

jellies

fruit butter

apple butter

fruit preserves

pickles (high-acid/acidified)

salsa (acidified)

chutney

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • pH testing recommended for acidified foods

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

raw honey

filtered honey

creamed honey

comb honey

infused honey

beeswax products

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • product name (honey)
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • USDA grade
  • floral source
  • nutrition facts
  • allergens

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262; Mo. Rev. Stat. § 265.050 (Apiary)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

dried herbs

spice blends

tea blends

dry mixes

seasoning packets

granola

trail mix

dried pasta

flavored salts

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
farmers-market
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dog treats

cat treats

pet food

pet snacks

biscuits

chews

dehydrated treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.300 et seq. (Missouri Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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from-home

Recorded Products

baked goods

canned jams or jellies

dried herbs and dried herb mixes

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address
  • product common name
  • all ingredients in order of predominance by weight
  • net weight in English or metric units
  • kitchen not subject to inspection disclaimer
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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from-home

Recorded Products

baked goods

canned jams or jellies

dried herbs and dried herb mixes

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address
  • product common name
  • all ingredients in order of predominance by weight
  • net weight in English or metric units
  • kitchen not subject to inspection disclaimer
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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from-home

Recorded Products

baked goods

canned jams or jellies

dried herbs and dried herb mixes

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address
  • product common name
  • all ingredients in order of predominance by weight
  • net weight in English or metric units
  • kitchen not subject to inspection disclaimer
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.262

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dry kibble

wet/canned food

semi-moist food

fresh refrigerated food

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names in descending order by weight
  • nutritional adequacy statement (formulation or feeding trial method)
  • feeding directions
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • AAFCO feeding trial statement
  • life stage designation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.300 et seq. (Missouri Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

raw frozen pet food

freeze-dried raw

dehydrated raw

raw bones

raw meaty bones

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation
  • safe handling instructions
  • storage and temperature requirements
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.300 et seq. (Missouri Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)

probiotics

omega fatty acids

vitamins

minerals

digestive enzymes

calming supplements

hemp-derived CBD (under state program)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • directions for use/dosage
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • intended use statement

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • NASC quality seal
  • calorie content
  • caution/warning statements

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.300 et seq. (Missouri Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
farmers-market
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

baked dog biscuits

pet birthday cakes

frozen yogurt treats

peanut butter cookies

pumpkin treats

dehydrated treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • treat/snack designation
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • guaranteed analysis
  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 266.300 et seq. (Missouri Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

Full Details Get Roadmap
Workable

Fermented Foods

Limited

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Farm Direct

Limited

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Pet Supplements

Workable

Pet Bakery

Workable

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