Virginia caps most cottage food sales at $50,000 per year (pickled products are capped separately at $3,000/year).
Virginia caps most cottage food sales at $50,000 per year (pickled products are capped separately at $3,000/year).
Check current Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services guidance for registration requirements.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
A local business license may be required.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before printing labels.
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Yes. Virginia allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Virginia caps most cottage food sales at $50,000 per year (pickled products are capped separately at $3,000/year).
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Check current Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services guidance for registration requirements.
Virginia's cottage food annual sales limit is: $50,000 per year (pickled products limited to $3,000/year).