Cottage food law
Utah cottage food laws, in plain English.
What you can make in your home kitchen in Utah, where you can sell it, how much you can earn and whether you need a permit. No legalese, just the facts.
Updated for 2026 · Always confirm with your state
Utah's food freedom law is more permissive than standard cottage food laws — fewer restrictions on product categories, sales channels, and revenue limits. The rules below reflect this expanded framework.
At a Glance
Utah's food freedom law allows TCS foods under both the Home Processor Registration (up to $20,000/year) and the Licensed Food Processor tiers. Direct-to-consumer sales only under the basic registration. The Home Processor Registration ($20,000 cap) requires no kitchen inspection; higher-volume operators may move to Licensed Food Processor status.
Where You Can Sell
Utah cottage food vendors are permitted to sell through the following channels:
Online Sales & Shipping
Online sales and in-state delivery allowed within Utah. Interstate shipping is not permitted.
License & Permit Requirements
Permit type: Home Processor Registration (Utah UDAF) — or Licensed Food Processor Permit for higher sales volume
Annual Sales Limits
Cottage food sales in Utah cannot exceed this amount in a calendar year.
Acidified & Fermented Foods
Acidified foods include pickles, hot sauces, salsas, fermented vegetables, and other products with a pH at or below 4.6. These are regulated separately in most states.
Important Notes
Utah has a tiered system: Home Processor Registration ($20,000/year sales limit, no kitchen inspection) and Licensed Food Processor Permit (higher limits, kitchen inspection required). Utah allows some TCS (temperature-controlled for safety) foods. Online sales with in-state delivery are allowed.
Official Sources
Always verify cottage food laws directly with your state agency — laws change, and we want you selling with confidence.
Information last updated: October 11, 2026. Cottage food laws change frequently — always confirm with your state.
Ready to sell in Utah?
Rules checked. Now open your shop.
A free Butter & Sage shop takes the orders, the payments and the pickup times, so you can stay in the kitchen. Neighbors in Utah find you on our map and order ahead.
- A free shop with your own look
- Pre-orders with pickup or delivery times
- Your shop on the local map and the farmers market directory
- Labels with your state’s required statement filled in
More free tools
Free tools for small food businesses.
No sign-up, no catch. Use them as often as you like.
- Bread CalculatorBaker's percentages to batch size, hydration and levain.
- Cake CalculatorGuest count to cake size, or cake size to servings, with a cutting map.
- Market Prep PlannerHow much to bring to market, with a safety buffer.
- Recipe Pricing CalculatorIngredients, labor and margin to a price that pays you.
- Recipe ScalerAny recipe up or down, with smart rounding.
- Cottage Food Label MakerA compliant label for your cottage food products.
- Brand Generator & Social StudioBooth signs, labels and posts that all match.Bloom
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