Colorado Cottage Foods Act

Cottage Foods In Colorado

The Colorado Cottage Foods Act allows limited types of food products that are non-potentially hazardous (do not require refrigeration for safety) to be sold directly to the consumer without licensing or inspection.

Steps For Starting a Cottage Food Business

1. Review the Cottage Food Act
2. Complete a Food Safety Course
3. Contact the city and county to see if a business license is needed

Food Safety Classes

This can be done online or in person

• Colorado State Food Safety Course
• State Food Safety (Food Handlers Card Training)

Resources

• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
• Cottage Foods Act (Unofficial - Final) (PDF)
• Cottage Foods FAQ (rev2) (PDF)
• Cottage Foods - Eligible Foods
• Cottage Foods - Starting A Business
• Cottage Food Printables - (Labels, Tent Cards, etc.), see bottom of the page

For more information on healthy eating and local foods visit the Colorado State University Extension Office's website regarding Local Agricultural Products Directory & Information.

Upcoming Classes

Information about classes will be updated when the information becomes available!