1. (1) Before producing food, the operator of a cottage food production operation shall:

   1. (a) at the discretion of the department, provide written confirmation from a department approved food laboratory or process authority, that the food is not potentially hazardous; and
   2. (b) receive approval from the department to produce the food.
2. (2) A cottage food production operation may only sell department approved foods to the public.
3. (3) If a cottage food production operation sells fruits and vegetables grown by the operator and the operator applies pesticides, the operator shall have a current private pesticide applicator certification issued by the department under Title 4, Chapter 14, Utah Pesticide Control Act.

KEY: food safety, cottage foods, food establishment registration, inspections

Date of Last Change: January 12, 2023

Notice of Continuation: December 20, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-5-501(2)