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West Virginia Cottage Food Laws
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food from your kitchen in West Virginia.
West Virginia is one of only a handful of states where you can sell homemade pet food from your home kitchen -- and you can also sell to retail stores and wholesale, channels that are off-limits in nearly every other state.
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Requirements
✓No license required
✓Labeling required
✓Delivery allowed
✓Online sales allowed
Sales channels
What you can sell
What you can't sell
Notes
Extremely permissive law originally passed in 2019, expanded by SB 44 (effective June 12, 2026) which now allows potentially hazardous foods including acidified, pickled, and fermented foods with proper permits, inspection, training, and water testing. No revenue cap. Government only intervenes upon foodborne illness complaints for basic cottage food. One of the few states allowing wholesale and retail store sales. Honey and pet food require special registration permits. All sales must be within West Virginia.
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Disclaimer:This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling. OrderPost is not responsible for any actions taken based on this information.