Philadelphia County follows PA Limited Food Establishment law (Act 106 of 2022) allowing home-based sale of non-hazardous foods with PA Department of Agriculture registration. Annual sales cap and labeling rules apply. Philadelphia home occupation zoning rules also apply.
Pennsylvania Limited Food Establishment law (Act 106 of 2022) allows individuals to produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from a home kitchen after registration with PA Department of Agriculture. Permitted foods include baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, dried herbs, and similar shelf-stable items. Annual gross sales cap is $35,000. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and Made in a home kitchen not subject to inspection disclosure. Sales allowed direct to consumer, at farmers markets, and limited retail. Philadelphia home occupation zoning rules under Section 14-603(13) still apply, and a Commercial Activity License is required.
Selling hazardous foods (dairy, meat) from home: PA Department of Agriculture enforcement action, potential fines, and cease operations. Exceeding $35,000 sales cap: must transition to licensed commercial facility.
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