southeast region · Pop. 1,770,071
Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
West Virginia has no revenue cap. No license, permit, or inspection required. Explicitly allows e-commerce: online sales and mail order within WV. Non-potentially hazardous foods. For acidified foods (pickles, etc.), a separate law requires registration and limits to farmers markets.
No revenue cap — unlimited
West Virginia allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit and pH testing required. Online sales allowed for in-state delivery. Low-acid canning prohibited.
No revenue cap
West Virginia allows honey under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit required but no training. Apiary registration required. Online sales allowed. Honey specifically listed as permitted.
No revenue cap
West Virginia allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit required. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dry mixes permitted. Online sales allowed. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap
West Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $30 plus $15 per product. West Virginia has low fees and a straightforward process. AAFCO labeling compliance required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
West Virginia does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.
No revenue cap
West Virginia has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by West 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 — unlimited
West Virginia has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by West 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 — unlimited
West Virginia has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by West 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 — unlimited
West Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $30 plus $15 per product. Low fees and straightforward process. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
West Virginia requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $30 plus $15 per product. Low fees with standard raw product requirements.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
West Virginia requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $30 plus $15 per product. Low fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
West Virginia requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $30 plus $15 per product. Low fees and straightforward process.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Pet Food Regulations for West Virginia
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for West 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
$25
Processing Estimate
~4 days
DBA Fee
$0
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
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baked goods
jams
jellies
candies
dried foods
granola
W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
W. Va. Code § 19-35-1; W. Va. Code § 19-13-1 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
dehydrated treats
W. Va. Code § 19-14-1 et seq. (West Virginia Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
W. Va. Code § 19-35-1 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candies
dried foods
granola
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candies
dried foods
granola
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candies
dried foods
granola
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by W. Va. Code § 19-35-1
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
W. Va. Code § 19-14-1 et seq. (West Virginia Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
W. Va. Code § 19-14-1 et seq. (West Virginia Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
W. Va. Code § 19-14-1 et seq. (West Virginia Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
dehydrated treats
W. Va. Code § 19-14-1 et seq. (West Virginia Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
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