2026 reference
Virginia Cottage Food Law
Virginia's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $25,000 ($3K for acidified foods) and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: Two caps to watch: $25K general and $3K specifically for acidified products. Most growing bakers stay under both, but track them separately.
Key facts
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Registration and a kitchen inspection required. Acidified/pickled foods capped at $3,000.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
Tools that work with Virginia
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Run your Virginia cottage food business in one place
Ardent Seller tracks ingredients, batches, labels, and revenue against your state's cap — built for cottage food producers.