Sell from home — Virginia
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. No permit for most exempt foods; no cap for most exempt foods; HB 402 (eff. 2026) allows direct sales at any location including online sales and in-state shipping, and allows a PO box on labels.
The short answer: under the Virginia Home Kitchen Exemption, home sellers in Virginia need no state permit at all. There is no statewide dollar cap. Full detail below — then run your exact food through the checker.
| Question | Virginia's rule |
|---|---|
| Framework | Virginia Home Kitchen Exemption (Va. Code § 3.2-5130; HB 402 (2026)) |
| Sales cap | No statewide dollar cap |
| Permit class | No state permit or registration |
| Permit fee | No 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 by | — (no permit) |
| Training | Not verified field-by-field in this run; most states require or offer food handler / food safety training — check the state agency page. |
| Shipping | In-state only |
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.
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..
| Channel | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Direct / in person | Yes |
| Farmers markets | Yes |
| Online, in-state | Yes |
| Mail / shipped | No |
| Wholesale to shops | No |
| Retail shelves | No |
Don't read the table — run your verdict. Your food × your channel, computed against this exact framework.
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No state permit — the framework is open. Labels and the cap still apply.
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) — Va. Code § 3.2-5130; HB 402 (2026). 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.