1. (1) A cottage food production operation shall get food from sources that comply with the law.
2. (2) The operator of a cottage food production operation shall ensure that any ingredient used that is from a hermetically-sealed container is produced at a food processing plant that is regulated by the appropriate food regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the plant.

3. (3) Food offered for sale by a cottage food production operation shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

   1. (a) The operator of a cottage food production operation shall ensure that food offered for human consumption does not mislead or misinform the consumer.
   2. (b) A cottage food production operation shall not use food or color additives, colored overwraps, or lights to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of food.
   3. (c) A cottage food production operation shall not sell food that contains unapproved food additives, additives in unsafe amounts, or additives that exceed the amount necessary to achieve the needed effect.
   4. (d) The operator of a cottage food production operation shall ensure that food is protected from contamination, including contamination from chemical and pesticide hazards.
4. (4) Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.
5. (5) The operator of a cottage food production operation shall discard any food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented.
6. (6) Except for unprocessed raw agricultural products, a cottage food production operation shall not display or store foods on the ground.

7. (7) The operator of a cottage food production operation shall ensure that ingredients are in good condition, unspoiled, and otherwise unadulterated.

   1. (a) Ingredients cannot be used past the expiration date on the container if produced at a regulated food processing facility.
   2. (b) Other ingredients may not be used if over nine months old.
8. (8) A cottage food production operation may sell, or offer for sale, food for human consumption to a food establishment within the boundaries of Utah if that food has not been subject to intervening storage or transfer. A copy of the registration issued under Rule R70-540 shall be kept on the premises of the food establishment at which the operator sells, or offers for sale, food for human consumption.

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)