FAQ

The South Carolina Home-based Food Production Law was updated on May 23, 2022.  We are collaborating with the SC regulatory authorities to update all educational resources.  We will update current resources as soon as possible.

1. Who regulates the food that I sell? 

 2. What regulations do I need to follow to manufacture, package, and sell a food product in South Carolina that the South Carolina Department of Agriculture regulates?

 3. What type of tests does my product need?

 4. What regulations do I need to follow to sell jam and jelly at a Farmer’s Market?

 5. I want to make and sell BBQ sauce. What do I need to do to get it ready for sale?

 6. What services are offered by the Food2Market program? How much do they cost? Whom should I contact in regards to each service?

 7. Can I sell foods that have been produced in my own kitchen?

 8. Where can I find commercial kitchens to use in South Carolina and whom should I contact in order to use them?

 9. How do I start a specialty food business?

10. Can I sell cakes I make in my home kitchen on social media?

11. I have a product that I would like to sell, but it does not seem to apply under the Cottage Law. I am still likely to sell it, so what is the penalty if I do not comply with the law?

12. I would like to sell pickled eggs. What are the regulations for this?

13. What regulations apply when making and selling dog or pet food?