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Cottage food laws

Utah Cottage Food Law

Can you sell homemade food from your home kitchen in Utah? Here are the sales cap, allowed foods, where you can sell, and the point where you must move into a licensed commercial kitchen.
Educational summary, not legal advice — cottage food rules change; confirm with the state before you sell.
Program
Cottage Food (UDAF) / Home Consumption & Homemade Food Act (food freedom)
Annual sales cap
No cap
Where you can sell
Cottage food (registered): broader venues incl. some retailFood-freedom (HB 181): direct/in-person only, in-state, home consumption
Registration / to start
Cottage food path: register with UDAF (+ possible inspection). Food-freedom path (HB 181): no registration/inspection; warning label required
Allowed foods
Cottage food: non-TCS shelf-stable foods. Food-freedom: nearly any homemade food incl. TCS items (custards, cream-cheese frosting, refrigerated dishes)
Not allowed
Raw milk and some meat products; (food-freedom items cannot be resold or leave Utah)
When you need a commercial / commissary kitchen
Selling out of state, wholesale beyond scope, or raw milk/meat requires a licensed facility
Administered by
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) · Utah Code § 4-5a-102 (cottage food); HB 181 (2018, Home Consumption & Homemade Food Act)

Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Cottage food laws change often — confirm current rules before selling.

Good to know

Two paths, both with no cap: registered UDAF cottage food (more venues) vs. HB 181 food freedom (fewer requirements but direct/in-person, in-state, home-consumption only, warning label). Operators under 18 excluded (2024).

Outgrowing cottage food? When you need a licensed kitchen, see Utah food-business requirements, estimate the build with the cost-to-open calculator, and check whether you need a hood.

Frequently asked

Can I sell homemade food in Utah?
Yes. Utah has a cottage food framework (Cottage Food (UDAF) / Home Consumption & Homemade Food Act (food freedom)) that lets individuals make and sell certain non-hazardous foods from a home kitchen. There is no sales cap. You still must follow the state's rules on allowed foods, labeling, and where you can sell. Administered by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).
What foods can I sell under Utah's cottage food law?
Cottage food: non-TCS shelf-stable foods. Food-freedom: nearly any homemade food incl. TCS items (custards, cream-cheese frosting, refrigerated dishes) Not allowed: Raw milk and some meat products; (food-freedom items cannot be resold or leave Utah)
When do I need a commercial or commissary kitchen in Utah?
Selling out of state, wholesale beyond scope, or raw milk/meat requires a licensed facility At that point, see the requirements and permit fees for your area.
Do I need a license or registration for cottage food in Utah?
Cottage food path: register with UDAF (+ possible inspection). Food-freedom path (HB 181): no registration/inspection; warning label required
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