southeast region · Pop. 8,683,619
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Virginia has no revenue cap for most products (exception: $3,000/year limit on pickles/acidified foods). No license, permit, or inspection required. Products labeled NOT FOR RESALE. Broad list of low-risk foods.
No revenue cap for most products. $3,000/year limit on pickles/acidified foods.
Virginia allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. No license required but pH testing mandatory for acidified foods. Online sales allowed. Low-acid canning prohibited.
No revenue cap
Virginia allows honey under cottage food with no revenue cap. No license required. Apiary registration required. Online sales allowed. Honey specifically listed as permitted. Very permissive for beekeepers.
No revenue cap
Virginia allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. No license required. Dried herbs specifically listed as permitted. Spice blends, tea blends, and dry mixes also allowed. Online sales allowed. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap
Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Plant Industry Services. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage inspection fees assessed. AAFCO compliance mandatory.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees
Virginia does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. Despite being generally permissive, fermented products are explicitly excluded. Commercial food processing license required.
Fermented foods not permitted under cottage food law
Virginia has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Virginia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap for most products. $3,000/year limit on pickles/acidified foods.
Virginia has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Virginia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap for most products. $3,000/year limit on pickles/acidified foods.
Virginia has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Virginia's cottage food law, which is permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap for most products. $3,000/year limit on pickles/acidified foods.
Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Plant Industry Services. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage inspection fees assessed. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees
Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage inspection fees. Strict AAFCO compliance for raw products.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
Virginia requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage inspection fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees
Virginia requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage inspection fees. No cottage exemption.
No revenue cap; tonnage inspection fees
Pet Food Regulations for Virginia
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Virginia. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$100
Annual Fee
$50
Processing Estimate
~4 days
DBA Fee
$10
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.
Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
Get your personalized compliance roadmap, startup cost estimate, and step-by-step launch guide.
baked goods
jams
jellies
honey
candies
dried fruits
dry herbs/seasonings
coated/uncoated nuts
vinegars
popcorn
dried pasta
dry baking mixes
roasted coffee
dried tea
cereals
trail mixes
granola
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5130
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Va. Code Ann. 3.2-5130
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Va. Code Ann. 3.2-5130; Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4400 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Va. Code Ann. 3.2-5130
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4800 et seq. (Virginia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Va. Code Ann. 3.2-5130 (fermented foods explicitly excluded)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
honey
candies
dried fruits
dry herbs/seasonings
coated/uncoated nuts
vinegars
popcorn
dried pasta
dry baking mixes
roasted coffee
dried tea
cereals
trail mixes
granola
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5130
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
honey
candies
dried fruits
dry herbs/seasonings
coated/uncoated nuts
vinegars
popcorn
dried pasta
dry baking mixes
roasted coffee
dried tea
cereals
trail mixes
granola
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5130
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
honey
candies
dried fruits
dry herbs/seasonings
coated/uncoated nuts
vinegars
popcorn
dried pasta
dry baking mixes
roasted coffee
dried tea
cereals
trail mixes
granola
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-5130
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4800 et seq. (Virginia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4800 et seq. (Virginia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4800 et seq. (Virginia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4800 et seq. (Virginia Commercial Feed Act)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
Want to share or embed this signal on your site?
Open full report card