Kentucky · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance
Breads, cakes, cookies and fruit pies from a registered Kentucky home kitchen
File form DFS-250 and the $50 fee with the CHFS Food Safety Branch. Registration expires each March 31.
Keep children under 12 and pets out of the kitchen during production, stop other domestic tasks like laundry and dishes, and sanitize food-contact surfaces before each use.
Business name and address, common name, ingredients by weight, net weight, the words This product is home-produced and processed in 10 point type, and the date processed. Add allergen information.
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Breads, cakes, cookies, fruit pies | Allowed for registered home-based processors | CHFS Food Safety Branch |
| Custard, cream, cheesecake, meringue | Prohibited for home-based processors | CHFS Food Safety Branch |
| Label | Six required label elements plus allergen declaration | CHFS / FDA |
| Sales channel | Direct to consumers in Kentucky; no out-of-state sales | CHFS |
| Sales tax | Bakery items are exempt if sold without seller-supplied eating utensils | KY Dept. of Revenue |
Does the state inspect my kitchen?
The cabinet may inspect annually, and inspects on a complaint or if a product is adulterated or misbranded.
Is there a sales cap?
The regulation reviewed states no dollar cap for home-based processors.
Can I ship a cake to Ohio?
No. Products may be sold directly to consumers within Kentucky.