1. (1) A cottage food production operation shall:

   1. (a) ensure that each operator holds a valid food handler's permit;
   2. (b) use finished and cleanable surfaces;
   3. (c) maintain acceptable sanitary standards and practices;
   4. (d) provide separate storage from domestic storage, including refrigerated storage;
   5. (e) provide for annual water testing if not connected to a public water system; and
   6. (f) keep a sample of each food for 14 days and label it with the production date and time.

2. (2) A cottage food production operation shall comply with Rule R70-530, except that the cottage food production operation shall not need to:

   1. (a) have commercial surfaces, including stainless steel counters or cabinets;
   2. (b) have a commercial grade sink, dishwasher, or oven;
   3. (c) have a separate kitchen; or
   4. (d) submit plans and specifications before construction or remodeling.

3. (3) A cottage food production operation is prohibited from each of the following:

   1. (a) conducting domestic activities in the kitchen when producing food;
   2. (b) allowing pets in the kitchen;
   3. (c) allowing free-roaming pets in the residence;
   4. (d) washing out or cleaning pet cages, pans, and similar items in the kitchen; and
   5. (e) allowing entry of non-employees into the kitchen while producing food.
4. (4) a cottage food product shall be prepared by following the recipe used to prepare the food that was submitted for the approval testing needed in Subsection R70-560-3(1). When a process authority has recommended or stipulated production processes or criteria for food, these shall be followed when the food is produced. The recipe and process authority recommendations and stipulations shall be available in the facility for review by the department.

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)