I've recently made a couple recipes, and I want to get serious about selling my brand of sauce. The one thing I don't have a handle on is labeling. For now I've just bought Avery labels from he store that I can print on from a regular home printer.
Those with labeling experience, what are some options? Also, what kind of info is required to be on the label if I'm selling? Thanks in advance!
Posted Nov 23, 2016, 3:29 AM UTC
I would talk to a local packaging/labeling place and get some custom rolls made. They are cheaper to buy in bulk and look professional. The main thing that adds price to labels is custom dies and depending on the finishes and number colors.
It's going to be different for different states but usually your labels must consist of:
*Nutritional Facts Panel given to you by your process authority *Company Brand *List of Ingredients *Full address/manufacturing address *Must state that it is hot sauce *Must include net weight ounces and metric weight IE: grams. *Barcode (not required but you need it if you want to get into stores) *Labels must also be 'approved' by your FDA contact as they will tell you if something needs changing.
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If you're selling shelf stable hot sauce, dealing with your state's food safety authority is your first step. Botulism is a very real concern so there will be some regulatory hurdles to deal with.
But in terms of labeling, there are very specific requirements and u/ebmfreak gave a great in-depth answer here.