Sell from home — South Carolina

Can I sell food from home in South Carolina?

Non-TCS / non-potentially hazardous foods are the general rule in this state (baked goods, jams/preserves, candy, dry goods, honey/syrups, coffee/dry beverages) unless the verification note says otherwise. SCDA does not issue permits per compiled table (status varies); no cap in compiled table, but the statute requires minimum gross sales of $1,500 to apply (NALC) — that is a floor, not a cap.

The short answer: under the South Carolina Home-Based Food Production Law, home sellers in South Carolina face a split rule: most foods are open, but temperature-controlled (TCS) foods need a state registration first. There is no statewide dollar cap. Full detail below — then run your exact food through the checker.

South Carolina's home-food framework

QuestionSouth Carolina's rule
FrameworkSouth Carolina Home-Based Food Production Law (South Carolina home-based food production statute)
Sales capNo statewide dollar cap
Permit classVaries — see notes
Permit feeNo permit/registration fee amount was verified from a source opened in this run — left null (null does not mean free; check the state agency).
Issued byState
TrainingNot verified field-by-field in this run; most states require or offer food handler / food safety training — check the state agency page.
ShippingIn-state only

Foods covered

Baked goods, Jams, jellies and preserves, Candy and confections, Dried herbs, spices and dry mixes, Honey and syrups, Coffee and dry beverages.

Not covered: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods requiring refrigeration, meat and poultry products, seafood, raw milk products, and low-acid canned goods are generally prohibited unless the state row notes an exception.

Labels

Your labels must carry: Producer/business name and address (or state-allowed identifier/registration number), product name, ingredients, allergen information, and net weight/quantity — exact fields vary by state; verify on the state page before printing labels..

Where you may sell

ChannelAllowed?
Direct / in personYes
Farmers marketsYes
Online, in-stateYes
Mail / shippedNo
Wholesale to shopsNo
Retail shelvesNo

Don't read the table — run your verdict. Your food × your channel, computed against this exact framework.

Open the Home-Food Checker

The paperwork, filled in for you

Included in the $49 Opening Pack: the filled templates, trackers, calendars and worksheets for this door — built from the same dated datasets as the free checker above.

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Common questions

Do I need a permit to sell food from home in South Carolina?

Yes: varies under the South Carolina Home-Based Food Production Law, issued by state.

How much can I sell before I outgrow home in South Carolina?

There is no statewide dollar cap; the framework's food and channel limits are the real ceiling.

Sources: Cottage Food Laws by State (2026) — cottagefoodrules.com (compiled table checked 2026-09-08, opened 2026-10-23) — South Carolina home-based food production statute. This row was compiled from the named sources; confirm final figures with the issuing office before you rely on them.. Dataset checked October 23, 2026. Where a fee or rule is set by a county or city, this page says so instead of guessing a number.