Utah's Cottage Food Law

Utah's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain low-risk homemade foods directly to consumers without operating a licensed commercial kitchen. Your operation must be based in your home kitchen, and the law covers non-potentially-hazardous foods like baked goods, jams, candies, and dry mixes. Products must be made by you or a member of your household.

You can sell your cottage food products directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and other in-person venues. Online orders are permitted as long as the transaction ends with a direct, in-person handoff to the buyer. Shipping your products through a carrier like UPS or USPS is not allowed under Utah law.

Your gross annual revenue from cottage food sales cannot exceed $15,000. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling. One practical advantage of Utah's law is its straightforward entry point, with no bureaucratic hurdles standing between you and your first sale. If your business grows beyond the revenue cap, transitioning to a licensed food operation is a manageable next step.