Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2022-06-07
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South Carolina Cottage Food Law
South Carolina's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $25,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and retail (grocery) sales permitted.
Watch for: SC recently expanded the allowed shelf-stable product list and legalized selling at grocery stores.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$25,000
Permit / registration
Registration required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and retail (grocery) sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
- Retail / grocery
What's required before your first sale
Registration plus food handler training required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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