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Selling homemade food in Idaho

Idaho keeps it simple: no permit or license is needed to sell shelf-stable homemade foods, as long as you label them correctly. Sales can happen in person, at markets, or online with in-state pickup or delivery.

Program
Idaho Cottage Food Law
Registration
No permit or license required; self-certify compliance with labeling rules
Annual sales cap
No statewide cap specified
Online sales
Allowed (see notes)

You can sell

  • Baked goods without cream/custard fillings
  • Jams, jellies, preserves
  • Candy & chocolate
  • Dry mixes & granola
  • Popcorn & honey

You can't sell

  • Potentially hazardous/perishable foods
  • Meat & poultry products
  • Dairy-based products
  • Home-canned low-acid vegetables

Where you can sell

  • Direct in-person sales from home
  • Farmers markets
  • Roadside stands

Selling online

Online ordering allowed with in-state delivery/pickup; no shipping across state lines

What your labels must include

  • Business name & address
  • "This product was produced in a home kitchen that may contain allergens and is not inspected" statement
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergen declaration
  • Net weight