Colorado allows home producers to sell homemade goods directly to consumers up to an annual sales cap, with online sales permitted.
Colorado allows home producers to sell homemade goods directly to consumers up to an annual sales cap, with online sales permitted.
Registration with your local health department is generally required.
A food safety training course is recommended and may be required locally.
A local business license may be required.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment before printing labels.
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Yes. Colorado allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Colorado allows home producers to sell homemade goods directly to consumers up to an annual sales cap, with online sales permitted.
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Registration with your local health department is generally required.
Colorado's cottage food annual sales limit is: $90,000 per year.