Washington Cottage Food Operations are legal statewide under RCW 69.22 and WAC 16-149. Spokane residents can sell approved low-risk homemade foods up to $25,000 gross annual revenue with a WSDA Cottage Food Permit.
Washington State Cottage Food law (RCW 69.22, implemented by WAC 16-149) allows home-based producers to sell specified low-risk foods directly to consumers. Permitted items include baked goods (breads, cookies, pastries) without custard or cream fillings, jams and jellies from approved fruits, candies, granolas, dried fruits, and certain dry mixes. Meat products, dairy, fresh salsa, pickled vegetables below pH thresholds, and other potentially hazardous foods are prohibited. Cottage food producers must obtain a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Cottage Food Operation Permit ($230 application fee), complete a food safety course, label products with required statements (including Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine government food safety inspection), and limit gross annual sales to $25,000. Direct sales only: farmers markets, home, roadside stands, and direct-to-consumer online sales within Washington. No sales to restaurants or retail stores. Spokane home occupation rules under SMC 17C.315 also apply. Water testing required if on a private well.
Selling prohibited products: WSDA enforcement, permit revocation, possible FDA involvement. Exceeding $25,000: permit violation. Unpermitted sales: misdemeanor potential.
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