Law expanding West Virginia’s cottage food industry takes effect June 12

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 891

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Beginning soon, West Virginia’s cottage food producers will have more options about what they can make and sell.

Senate Bill 44, which expands the state’s existing cottage food program, takes effect June 12. State lawmakers approved the bill during the 2025 regular legislative session.

Under existing laws, people can make and sell “not potentially hazardous” foods from their home.

The new law will allow producers to sell “potentially hazardous” foods, including those …

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