Kentucky · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance
Acid and acidified foods are barred from cottage production
Plain vs infused.
Use a permitted facility; get process review.
FDA rules.
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Acid foods | Prohibited for home-based processors | CHFS |
| Infused | Process review | CHFS / FDA |
| Acidity | 4 percent | FDA |
| Claims | No tonic claims | FDA |
Can I sell shrub?
Ask CHFS.
Is homemade vinegar allowed?
No.
Do I need lab testing?
Possibly.