Cottage food in Sandy is regulated under the Utah Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act (§4-5-17). Registration with Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) is required, with labeling mandates. Sales are limited to direct-to-consumer (no retail/restaurants) and allowed low-risk foods only.
Utah §4-5-17 (Homemade Food Act, expanded 2018/2021) allows cottage food producers to sell home-prepared low-risk foods directly to consumers after registering with the Utah Department of Agriculture & Food. Registration includes a basic food-handler course and a home inspection is not required for most products. Allowed foods: baked goods, jams/jellies, dried goods, candy, dry herbs/mixes, popcorn, and some acidified foods. Prohibited: meat, dairy, seafood, low-acid canned goods, anything requiring refrigeration. Sales must be direct to consumer — at farmers markets, roadside stands, home pickup, or delivery — and cannot be sold to or through retailers, restaurants, or grocery stores. All products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and the statement 'Home Prepared — Not Inspected by the Health Department.' Sandy requires a local business license on top of UDAF registration.
Unregistered cottage food sales: up to $1,000 UDAF fine. Missing labels: $100-$500 UDAF. Selling prohibited foods (meat, dairy): possible Class B misdemeanor plus full retail food regulation applies.
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