Pennsylvania Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Pennsylvania (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Pennsylvania Cottage Food Law (Act 106) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$50,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

Allowed

Online Sales

Sell through your own website

Yes

Permit Required

Home food processor registration — $0

moderately regulated

Regulation Level

Pennsylvania is considered moderately regulated for home food

What You Can Sell in Pennsylvania

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

popcorn

dry mixes

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned foods

Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.

Pennsylvania Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Pennsylvania under the Pennsylvania Cottage Food Law (Act 106)
Home food processor registration Required

Cost: $0. Apply through your state agriculture department.

Apply
No Food Handler Cert Needed

Pennsylvania does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

Pennsylvania allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

"Made in a home kitchen" disclaimer

Where You Can Sell in Pennsylvania

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Pennsylvania

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in Pennsylvania

Farmers Markets

Allowed in Pennsylvania

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under Pennsylvania cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in Pennsylvania

Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations

Farmers Markets in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Reading Terminal Market

Daily · Year-round

Philadelphia, Center City

Rittenhouse Farmers Market

Saturday · Year-round

Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square

Clark Park Farmers Market

Saturday · Year-round

Philadelphia, University City

Headhouse Farmers Market

Sunday · May–December

Philadelphia, Society Hill

Food Events in Pennsylvania

Philly Burger Brawl
September
Philadelphia

Outdoor food competition and festival featuring Philadelphia's best food makers.

Night Market Philadelphia
Monthly (April–October)
Philadelphia

Rotating neighborhood food festivals organized by The Food Trust.

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Taste of Philadelphia
June
Philadelphia

Annual food festival in the Italian Market neighborhood celebrating local cuisine.

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