Cottage Food Laws by State
South Carolina Cottage Food Laws
South Carolina removed its annual cap in 2018 and allows home food producers to sell at retail, restaurants, and online. No permit is required.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the South Carolina cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the South Carolina cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
South Carolina permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Fairs and festivals
Direct consumer sales at fairs and festivals are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. Cap removed in 2018.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit or license is required for cottage food operations in South Carolina.
What a Compliant South Carolina Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, SC
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
This product was produced in a home kitchen not subject to public health inspection.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in South Carolina must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in South Carolina.
This product was produced in a home kitchen not subject to public health inspection.
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South Carolina Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. South Carolina does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
You can take orders online, but sales must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not permitted.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for South Carolina cottage food sellers.
Yes. South Carolina permits cottage food sales at fairs and festivals, which is broader than some other states.
Law reference: South Carolina Cottage Food Law (South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 44-1-143) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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