If a person has a business in his or her home that involves manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding food, does that person need to register that private residence as a food facility?

No. A private residence is not a “facility” as defined in 21 CFR 1.227. Thus, a private residence
that meets customary expectations for a private residence that is also used to manufacture,
process, pack, or hold food need not be registered. For example, if a person uses their home to
store food that is to be sold as a school activity or for a youth organization such as Girl Scouts or
to prepare food for a bake sale, FDA considers that these activities meet customary expectations
for a private residence.