10/21/2026
Thinking about selling baked goods, jams, or other foods made in your home kitchen? Pennsylvania registers eligible home kitchens as Limited Food Establishments through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (pa.gov).
The registration is for shelf-stable, non-potentially hazardous foods, such as baked goods without cream fillings, jams, jellies, candies, and certain snack mixes. Foods that require refrigeration or hot holding, including shellfish, aren’t allowed under this registration.
Plan ahead: the initial fee is $35, with a $35 annual renewal. Submit materials at least 60 days before operating. The department reviews plans within 15 business days, followed by an on-site inspection.
Sales directly from your production site, including internet sales, are allowed. Sales are direct-to-consumer only; wholesale to restaurants or stores requires a different license. Farmers markets or events may require a Retail Food Facility License. Labels must include the product name, ingredients in descending order by weight, net weight or volume, business name and address, and allergen declarations.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check requirements with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at pa.gov. What would you sell first from your home kitchen?
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