Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell jams & jellies from home in Virginia?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes, with limits — Virginia allows some jams & jellies but prohibits others.

On Virginia's allowed list

  • Jams and jellies not considered low-acid or acidified low-acid foods (e.g., blueberry, grape, peach, strawberry)

VDACS — Virginia's Home Food Processing Exemptions FAQ (Rev. Jul 2026) · Verified 2026-10-05

On Virginia's prohibited list

  • Apple butter, banana jam, fig jam, lavender jelly, pepper jelly, and zucchini or carrot cake jam; low-sugar or no-sugar jams and jellies may also not qualify, depending on the recipe

VDACS — Virginia's Home Food Processing Exemptions FAQ (Rev. Jul 2026) · Verified 2026-10-05

Status is derived from Virginia's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Virginia cottage food page or see the Jams & Jellies category across states.