Utah Cottage Food Laws

Quick Facts

Allowed Foods and State Conditions

Shelf-stable, low-risk, non-potentially hazardous foods.
Baked goods, subject to Utah restrictions.
Cereals, trail mixes, and granola.
Dried fruits and chocolate-covered dried fruits as allowed.
Dry herbs and seasoning mixes.
Hard candies, freeze-dried candies, and cotton candy.
Jams, jellies, and preserves as allowed by Utah rules.
Nuts, nut mixes, and nut brittles.
Popcorn and popcorn balls.
Raw honey and creamed honey.
Repackaged non-TCS foods.
Roasted coffee beans.
Vanilla extract.
Vinegar and flavored vinegar.

Sales Types

Sales as allowed under Utah Cottage Food Law and current UDAF guidance.

Getting Started

What You Should Do First

Review the Utah Cottage Food Production page, confirm your product qualifies, obtain a food handler permit, complete inspection and registration, and prepare labels before selling.

Common Issues

Utah has both a Cottage Food Law pathway and a separate Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act pathway. Operators should determine which path applies before selling.

Reproducibility Note

Initial source-first import using official state source.

Labeling

Utah requires labeling and compliance with the current UDAF cottage food program requirements.

Required Label Items

Follow Utah cottage food labeling requirements
Include required product and producer information and any disclosures required by UDAF

Required Disclaimer

This product was produced in a home kitchen approved under Utah cottage food rules.

Allergen Statement Required

Varies

Labeling Notes

Utah operators should first determine whether they are using the registered Cottage Food pathway or the Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act pathway.

Official Source

Example Label