Idaho's Cottage Food Law
Idaho's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade food products directly from a private residential kitchen without needing a commercial facility. The law covers non-potentially-hazardous foods, meaning products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. This includes a broad range of baked goods, jams, candies, and similar shelf-stable items made by you or a member of your household.
You can sell your products directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and similar in-person venues. Idaho also permits online sales, so you can take orders through a website or social media. However, you cannot ship your products through a carrier like USPS or UPS. All sales must result in direct, in-person delivery to the customer within Idaho.
Idaho caps cottage food revenue at $35,000 per year in gross sales. You don't need a permit, license, or inspection to get started, which makes the barrier to entry lower than in many other states. All products must be properly labeled with your name, address, and a state-required disclaimer. That combination of online sales access and no permit requirement gives your Idaho cottage food business a strong foundation to build on.
Annual Limit
$35,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, pastries)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candies and confections
- ✓Dry herbs and herb mixes
- ✓Roasted nuts
- ✓Granola and trail mix
- ✓Honey
- ✓Dried pasta
- ✓Fruit pies and fruit empanadas
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Seafood products
- ✗Items requiring refrigeration for safety
- ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
- ✗Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
- ✗Fermented or acidified foods not shelf-stable
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's full name and home address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight
- ✓Major food allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Statement: 'Made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department'
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