Verified October 26, 2026 from official Virginia sources.
The short answer: Virginia lets you make and sell certain shelf-stable foods at home with no permit or inspection. You can sell online or by phone and deliver in person, by mail or by delivery service, to individuals in Virginia. Home-cooked meals are not allowed.
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No. Only foods that do not require time or temperature control after preparation are allowed.
Candies, jams and jellies (not low-acid), dried fruits, dry herbs and seasonings, nuts, vinegars, popcorn, cotton candy, dried pasta, dry baking mixes, roasted coffee, dried tea, cereals, trail mixes, granola and baked goods. Pickles and acidified vegetables are allowed up to $9,000 in sales a year.
No permit or inspection. The state may inspect after a complaint.
Your name, physical address or PO box, phone number, date processed, and:
NOT FOR RESALE PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION
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Related: Permits by state · North Carolina · New Jersey · Georgia
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and can differ by city and county. Confirm with your state or local health or agriculture department before you sell.