Utah cottage food law

The rules at a glance

Cottage Food Program

• Unattended honesty stand?

  Not addressed

  The sources don't address unattended, self-serve or honor-system stands.

• Sign up with the state?

  Yes

  Register with UDAF before operating.

  Source

  • register with the department as a cottage food operation before operating as a cottage food operationUtah Code 4-5-501, Cottage food operations
  • The Cottage Food Law allows an individual with a valid food handlers permit to make and/or package certain permitted foods in their home kitchen after being approved by UDAF through the inspection and registration processUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production

• Food safety class?

  Yes

  A valid food handler's permit is required.

  Source

  • hold a valid food handler's permitUtah Code 4-5-501, Cottage food operations

• Kitchen inspection?

  Yes

  UDAF schedules a food safety inspection as part of registration. Local health can investigate an outbreak.

  Source

  • A UDAF representative will contact you directly in regards to scheduling a food safety inspectionUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production
  • does have jurisdiction to investigate a cottage food operation in an investigation into the cause of a foodborne illness outbreakUtah Code 4-5-501, Cottage food operations

• Yearly sales limit

  No limit

  No yearly sales cap is stated in the statute or the UDAF page.

  Source

  • Products may only be sold within UtahUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production
  • Products may be sold direct-to-the-consumer or to stores for resaleUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production

• Foods that need a fridge?

  No

  Shelf-stable, low-risk foods only. Nothing that needs refrigeration for safety.

  Source

  • Foods made under Cottage Food registration must be shelf-stable, low-risk, and non-potentially hazardousUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production
  • Cottage Food registration does NOT allow the sale of foods that require refrigeration for safety or products considered high-risk or potentially hazardousUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production

• Take orders online?

  Not addressed

  The UDAF page doesn't mention website or online orders.

• Ship or mail orders?

  Not addressed

  The sources don't say whether orders can be shipped.

• Sell through shops?

  Yes

  Cottage foods can go to stores in Utah. Homemade Food Act foods are sold in person, direct only.

  Source

  • Products may be sold direct-to-the-consumer or to stores for resaleUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production
  • Products may only be sold within UtahUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Cottage Food Production
  • Products must be sold in-person, directly to the final end consumerUtah Department of Agriculture and Food: Basic Labeling Guidelines for the Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (PDF)

What goes on the label