Idaho Cottage Food Labeling Requirements

Is selling from home legal in Idaho? Yes! But you must follow strict labeling rules to stay compliant.

Requirement Summary

Idaho requires specific information on your cottage food labels. You must include the mandatory disclaimer text exactly as shown.

Label Item	Status	Details
Business Name	Required	The name of your cottage food operation or business name must be displayed on the label.
Allergens Declaration	Required	Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame) must be clearly declared.
Contact Information	Required	General contact information (phone, email, or address) must be provided.

"The food was prepared in a home kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority; and may contain allergens."

*This text must be clearly visible on your product package.

Visual example for Idaho

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet Home Bakery

Ingredients:

Flour, Sugar, Butter, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin), Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Salt

Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Soy

Contact: (555) 123-4567

The food was prepared in a home kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority; and may contain allergens.

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