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Can I sell food from home in South Carolina?
South Carolina cottage food law at a glance
| Home food sales allowed | yes Home-Based Food Production Operation |
|---|---|
| Law | S.C. Code Ann. 44-1-143 (2012 Act 190; amended 2018 Act 231; 2022 Act 208) |
| Sales cap | No cap |
| Permit or registration | none. No permit, registration or inspection. Not a retail food establishment under Reg. 61-25. The operator may ask the state for an ID number to use on labels instead of the address. Kitchen must have an approved water supply and sewage system, separate ingredient storage, a working fridge, hot water, handwashing, and no pets or domestic activity during production. No training required. |
| Sell in person | yes |
| Take online orders | yes |
| Ship within the state | yes |
| Ship to other states | unverified |
| Sell to shops and cafes | yes |
| Where you can sell, details | Sales may be direct to individuals, including online and by mail order, or to retail stores including grocery stores, which must post visible signs saying home-based products aren't subject to commercial food rules. Products count as an approved source. Restaurant or wholesale use beyond retail stores is not addressed. Interstate shipping is not addressed. |
yes = allowed; limited = allowed with conditions; no = not allowed; unverified = we could not confirm it from an official source.
What foods can you sell from home in South Carolina?
Allowed: Non-potentially-hazardous foods only: baked goods without TCS fillings, candy, jams and jellies, dry mixes, and similar.
Not allowed: Potentially hazardous/TCS foods: meat, dairy, cut melons and leafy greens, garlic-in-oil, and similar. Also excluded: aluminum-canned goods and charcuterie boards.
Label requirements in South Carolina
Required statement: PROCESSED AND PREPARED BY A HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS. exact wording from an official source
Other label items: Must comply with federal labeling. Operation name and address (or state ID number); product name; ingredients in descending order by weight. Statement must be conspicuous, in all caps, in a contrasting color.
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The 2022 Act 208 (effective 5/23/2022) added online, mail-order and retail/grocery sales, raised the threshold below which the law doesn't apply from $500 to $1,500 net earnings, and lets local ordinances override. The 2018 amendment removed the old SCDA inspection option. No 2023-2026 amendments are shown in the code.
Sources
Last checked: 2026-10-24 · confidence: high (high = key facts confirmed on an official page; medium = partly confirmed or secondary sources agree; low = a single secondary or outdated source). Summaries are our own wording, not the text of the law.
This page is a research summary, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm with your state agency and local health department, using the official sources below, before you sell.