Colorado's Cottage Foods Act (CRS 25-4-1614) allows home-based food producers in Colorado Springs to sell non-potentially-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, dry herbs, honey, pickles, candies) directly to consumers up to 10,000 dollars per product type per year. Producers must complete an approved food safety course and label products with the cottage food disclaimer. No health department permit is required.
The Colorado Cottage Foods Act is among the more permissive in the nation, allowing direct-to-consumer sales at farmers markets, roadside stands, private events, online, and delivery, but not wholesale to retailers or restaurants. Products cannot be made in a licensed commercial kitchen (that requires different licensing). Approved products include breads, cookies, cakes without cream-based frostings, jellies, herb mixes, pickles with pH verified below 4.6, and honey. Meat, dairy, custards, cream pies, and low-acid canned goods are prohibited. Home businesses still need a Colorado Springs home occupation permit if they involve customer visits or employees.
Operating outside cottage food scope (selling prohibited foods or exceeding 10,000 dollars per product per year) can trigger Colorado Department of Public Health investigation and cease-and-desist orders. Repeat violations may result in civil penalties up to 1,000 dollars.
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