Sell Homemade Food in Utah — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Utah — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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No limit (Homemade Food Act); $50,000 cap on traditional Cottage Food path
Revenue Limit
No cap on earnings
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
very business-friendly
Regulation Level
Utah is considered very business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Utah is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food explains everything you need to know about the Utah Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (HB 181, 2018; expanded in subsequent sessions).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Utah requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Utah
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried fruits
popcorn
granola
spice blends
dry mixes
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Utah Department of Agriculture and Food before you start, just to be safe.
Utah Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Utah under the Utah Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (HB 181, 2018; expanded in subsequent sessions)
No Permit Needed
Utah does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Utah does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Utah allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Utah wants on it — copy this list.
Producer's name and address
Common product name
Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
Allergen disclosure (federal Big-9)
Disclaimer that the food is homemade and not inspected by a government agency
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Utah requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Utah
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Utah. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
dried fruits
popcorn
granola
spice blends
dry mixes
Ship within Utah only
Utah's Homemade Food Act allows direct-to-consumer sales (including online orders) within Utah, but the food must be consumed at a private residence. Interstate shipping is not permitted under the cottage food path and would require federal compliance.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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FedEx
USPS
UPS
Flat Rate Shipping
Weight-Based Pricing
Free Shipping Thresholds
Where You Can Sell in Utah
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Utah
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Utah
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Utah
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Utah cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in Utah
Start any of these home food businesses under the Utah Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (HB 181, 2018; expanded in subsequent sessions)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Utah? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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