Utah Cottage Food Laws

Utah distinguishes between exempt homemade food and registered food establishments; anything potentially hazardous moves you into the registered tier.

Fast facts

Permit
Food handler permit; registration for some products
Annual sales cap
No limit
Online sales
Allowed
Shipping
Limited

What makes Utah different

  • Utah's homemade food act exempts many products from licensing
  • A food handler permit is required
  • No annual sales cap

Where you can sell in Utah

  • Direct to consumer
  • Farmers markets
  • Online
  • Events

What you can and can't make

Utah follows the standard cottage food logic: shelf-stable items are in, anything needing refrigeration is out. Check the Utah Department of Agriculture & Food product list for state-specific exceptions.

Generally allowed

  • Breads, rolls, biscuits and buns
  • Cakes, cupcakes and brownies (without cream-cheese or custard fillings)
  • Cookies, bars and biscotti
  • Fruit pies and fruit-filled pastries
  • Candy, brittle, fudge and chocolate-covered items
  • Dry mixes, granola, popcorn and roasted nuts
  • Jams, jellies and preserves made from high-acid fruit

Generally prohibited

  • Cheesecake and cream-cheese frostings or fillings
  • Custard, meringue, pudding and Bavarian-cream pies
  • Anything containing meat, poultry or seafood
  • Fresh-dairy items, ice cream and buttercream that requires refrigeration
  • Canned vegetables, salsas and other low-acid canned goods
  • Garlic-in-oil, pickled goods and fermented foods (in most states)
  • Kombucha, juices and other beverages requiring a process authority

Utah labeling requirements

  1. The name and physical address of your home kitchen business
  2. The common name of the product
  3. A full ingredient list in descending order by weight
  4. Allergen declaration for the major allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
  5. Net weight or volume
  6. A cottage food disclosure such as "Made in a home kitchen that is not subject to routine state inspection"

Official source for Utah

Utah Department of Agriculture & Food administers cottage food rules in Utah.

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Not legal advice. This summary is for general education. Confirm with Utah Department of Agriculture & Food before you start selling.

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