*Please note that Philadelphia County does not allow limited food establishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What can you sell under cottage food law Pennsylvania?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"cottage](\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tai-s-captures-Dl09VLx2JqM-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe state health department may evaluate individual items for approval, so this is not an exhaustive list of what you can sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Baked goods that do not require refrigeration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jams and jellies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beverages such as lemonade, root beer, and kombucha (only with pH less than 4.2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Juice (must be tested for pH levels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canned, acidified, and fermented foods (must be tested for pH levels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Most candies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dry goods: cereals, coffee\/tea, spices\/seasonings, dry herbs, dry pasta, nuts\/seeds and mixes, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dehydrated foods: dried fruits\/vegetables dried Herbs, beef\/meat Jerkies, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Condiments: honey\/maple syrup & products, ketchup, mustards, vinegars, nut butters\/spreads, dressings, sauces, oils (excluding garlic\/oil mixtures, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, you may have to pay for product testing depending on what you want to sell. Fruit will always be tested for pH levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Becoming a Limited Food Processor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To become a limited food processor, you must apply to register as a limited food establishment. You must submit your application<\/a> at least 60 days before you plan to open your business. This application requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- A sales tax license or pending application for one (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A complete business plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laboratory testing results (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A list of products and product descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Water, sewer, and waste info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If approved, then you will pay the registration fee and schedule a kitchen inspection with the county. At the time of writing, the registration fee is $35. You must renew your registration annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labeling requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You must label everything you sell from your limited food establishment with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Product name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ingredients, listed in descending order by weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Allergen statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your business name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Net Wt. or count (on the bottom 1\/3 of the primary label and no less than 8 pt. font)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
For additional information on operating a limited food establishment in Pennsylvania, check out Penn State’s resources.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nReady to start selling? Open a shop on Airmart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe state health department may evaluate individual items for approval, so this is not an exhaustive list of what you can sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Baked goods that do not require refrigeration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jams and jellies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beverages such as lemonade, root beer, and kombucha (only with pH less than 4.2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Juice (must be tested for pH levels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canned, acidified, and fermented foods (must be tested for pH levels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Most candies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dry goods: cereals, coffee\/tea, spices\/seasonings, dry herbs, dry pasta, nuts\/seeds and mixes, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dehydrated foods: dried fruits\/vegetables dried Herbs, beef\/meat Jerkies, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Condiments: honey\/maple syrup & products, ketchup, mustards, vinegars, nut butters\/spreads, dressings, sauces, oils (excluding garlic\/oil mixtures, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, you may have to pay for product testing depending on what you want to sell. Fruit will always be tested for pH levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Becoming a Limited Food Processor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To become a limited food processor, you must apply to register as a limited food establishment. You must submit your application<\/a> at least 60 days before you plan to open your business. This application requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- A sales tax license or pending application for one (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A complete business plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Product labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Laboratory testing results (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A list of products and product descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Water, sewer, and waste info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If approved, then you will pay the registration fee and schedule a kitchen inspection with the county. At the time of writing, the registration fee is $35. You must renew your registration annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labeling requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You must label everything you sell from your limited food establishment with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Product name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ingredients, listed in descending order by weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Allergen statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your business name and address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Net Wt. or count (on the bottom 1\/3 of the primary label and no less than 8 pt. font)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
For additional information on operating a limited food establishment in Pennsylvania, check out Penn State’s resources.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to start selling? Open a shop on Airmart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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