Cottage Food Laws by State
Utah Cottage Food Laws
Utah is a food freedom state with no annual cap, no permit, and no inspection required. Three separate laws cover cottage food, allowing home producers to sell at retail, online, and through mail.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Utah 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 Utah 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
Utah permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Online with direct delivery
Online ordering and direct delivery to customers is permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. Food freedom state with three separate laws.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required for cottage food operations in Utah.
What a Compliant Utah Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, UT
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 for resale and was processed and prepared without state or local inspection
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Utah must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Utah.
This product is not for resale and was processed and prepared without state or local inspection
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Utah Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Utah does not require any permit, license, or registration for cottage food producers.
Yes. Utah allows online ordering with direct delivery to customers.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for Utah cottage food sellers.
Utah's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Law reference: Utah Cottage Food Production Operations Act (Utah Code, Section 4-5-303) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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