Cottage Food Laws by State
Idaho Cottage Food Laws
Idaho is a food freedom state with no annual sales cap and no permit requirement. Home producers have broad latitude to sell shelf-stable products at a wide range of venues including online, making it one of the most permissive states in the country for cottage food.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Idaho cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Idaho cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Idaho permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Online sales
Online sales and direct delivery are permitted under Idaho's food freedom law.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
Idaho has no annual revenue cap on cottage food sales.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required to sell cottage food in Idaho.
What a Compliant Idaho Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
(555) 010-0142
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
This product is not subject to government food safety inspection or licensing requirements. It may contain allergens.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Idaho must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Phone number |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Idaho.
This product is not subject to government food safety inspection or licensing requirements. It may contain allergens.
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Idaho Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Idaho's food freedom law does not require any permit, license, or registration.
No. Idaho has no annual sales cap, giving home food producers complete freedom to scale their business.
Yes. Online sales and direct delivery are permitted under Idaho's food freedom law.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for Idaho cottage food sellers.
Law reference: Idaho Food Freedom Act (Idaho Code, Section 39-3802) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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