Yes, selling homemade food in Peru is legal but tightly regulated under national and municipal frameworks. The Ley N° 30021 (Food Safety Law) and Decreto Supremo N° 007-2017-SA require home-based vendors to register with DIGESA, secure sanitary permits, and comply with hygiene standards. Local governments, such as Lima’s Municipalidad Metropolitana, enforce additional zoning and labeling rules, while the 2026 Reglamento de Alimentos Procesados introduces stricter traceability obligations for small-scale producers.
Key Regulations for Selling Homemade Food in Peru
- Sanitary Registration: Home-based food businesses must obtain a Registro Sanitario de Alimentos from DIGESA (Dirección General de Salud Ambiental), proving compliance with microbiological and chemical safety standards. This includes submitting product formulations and processing methods.
- Municipal Licensing: Local authorities mandate a Licencia de Funcionamiento for home-based food sales, which may restrict operations to specific zones (e.g., residential vs. commercial areas) and require periodic inspections.
- Labeling and Packaging: All homemade products must display mandatory labels per Decreto Supremo N° 007-2017-SA, including ingredients, allergens, expiration dates, and the vendor’s DIGESA registration number. Mislabeling risks fines or shutdowns.