West Virginia Cottage Food Laws

Quick Facts

General Allowed Food Definition

Foods that do not require refrigeration and are considered shelf-stable under normal conditions.
Foods that are not time or temperature controlled for safety (non-TCS foods).
Examples typically include baked goods, candies, dry goods, and similar shelf-stable products.
Review the official state source for the exact definition, restrictions, and excluded foods.

Sales Types

DIRECT sales to consumers as allowed under current West Virginia cottage food law.

Getting Started

What You Should Do First

Review West Virginia’s current enacted cottage food bill text and determine whether your product qualifies as a cottage food under the current article before selling.

Common Issues

West Virginia law has changed over time. Operators should use the current enacted article rather than older farmers market-only materials when evaluating whether a product qualifies.

Reproducibility Note

Initial source-first import using official state source.

Labeling

West Virginia labeling requirements depend on the food category under the current article and related department standards.

Required Label Items

Follow current West Virginia cottage food law and any applicable department labeling standards
Include required content and source information where applicable

Required Disclaimer

This product was produced at the residential property of the producer and sold directly to a consumer under West Virginia cottage food law.

Allergen Statement Required

Varies

Labeling Notes

West Virginia has newer enacted cottage food legislation. Use the current enacted article and any related department standards before drafting labels or selling.

Official Source

Example Label