Virginia
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Michelle D Perez posted an update in the group Virginia 2 days, 18 hours ago
questions on the home food processing exemptions
Hello everyone! I am trying to navigate the requirements to sell baked goods under the food processing exemptions. I see that we cannot sell on-line (from my understanding, you can advertise but not conduct any money transactions on-line), we do not have to pay the annual $40 to VDACS but I cannot…[Read more]Michelle D Perez joined the group Virginia 2 days, 19 hours ago
Storybook Bakery replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 5 days, 6 hours ago
Good evening!
You are not able to sell online under regular cottage food operations. If you would like to sell online and/or ship items (as we do), you would have to become a home food manufacturer/processor, which requires an application and inspection by VDACS. The process is rigorous but worth investing the time and effort if you have…[Read more]
Cathy replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 1 week, 1 day ago
HI, Lisa. Sorry I saved the email notification, but the weeks got away from me. Unfortunately, you are correct that we aren’t allowed online sales where there is a shopping cart and payment option. I, too, have a website and a Facebook page (as well as a Google business profile and Instagram). I post my menu options in the various places and…[Read more]
Lisa started the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 3 weeks, 3 days ago
I’m wondering who’s active on this forum. I’d love to hear from others in VA. I’m confused about some of our laws regarding the restriction on online sales. I have a website. I have a Facebook page. Customers want to pay at checkout when they order. Are we really restricted from collecting payment online? This is how most people make payments…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic Fermented in the forum Virginia 6 months ago
As far as I know, fermented foods are not allowed under VA’s basic cottage food law. However, you can sell up to $3k of acidified foods, including pickles (non-traditional) and hot sauce.
You MIGHT be able to use VA’s home food processing law to sell more than that, but I’m not sure how many ag dept allow home food processing operations.
And you…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic Homemade Habanero Hot Sauces in the forum Virginia 1 year, 3 months ago
Yes, hot sauces would be considered an acidified food, and as long as yours stays below a 4.6 pH, then you should be able to sell it with VA’s basic exemption. No inspection needed, but you may need a general business license. You can ask around at the farmers market to see if vendors needed anything else to sell from home, or the farmers market…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Virginia 1 year, 9 months ago
Maybe. It depends on where you live and what the zoning laws for your area are. Here’s some more info: https://forrager.com/starting-cottage-food-operation-zoning/
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Cathy replied to the topic New to all this… in the forum Virginia 1 year, 11 months ago
Rachel, where do you sell? From home, at farmers markets, etc?
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