Yes, selling homemade food is legal in the Czech Republic under strict conditions. The Act on Food Hygiene (No. 110/1997 Sb.) and Hygienic Requirements for Catering (Government Decree No. 137/2004 Sb.) permit direct sales of non-perishable or low-risk foods without commercial kitchens, provided producers register with local health authorities. However, perishable items require compliance with EU Regulation 852/2004. From 2026, new EU food hygiene rules may tighten registration thresholds for small-scale producers.
Key Regulations for Selling Homemade Food in Czech Republic
- Registration Mandate: Producers must register with the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (ČIŽP) or local municipal authorities under § 18 of Act No. 110/1997 Sb. for exemptions from commercial kitchen requirements.
- Scope of Permitted Foods: Only low-risk foods (e.g., baked goods, jams, honey) may be sold directly to consumers without a food business license. Perishable items (e.g., dairy, meat) require EU-compliant facilities.
- Labeling Obligations: Products must display the producer’s name, address, ingredients, allergens, and the statement “Vyrobeno v domácnosti” (Produced in a household) under Decree No. 137/2004 Sb..
Violations risk fines up to CZK 1 million (€40,000) or product confiscation. For online sales, additional e-commerce regulations (Act No. 477/2001 Sb.) apply. Consult regional hygienic stations for jurisdiction-specific rules.