Colorado Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Colorado (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Colorado Cottage Food Act (SB 12-048) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$90,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

Allowed

Online Sales

Sell through your own website

Yes

Permit Required

Cottage food registration — $0

very business-friendly

Regulation Level

Colorado is considered very business-friendly for home food

What You Can Sell in Colorado

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

dried herbs

fruit pies

spice blends

popcorn

granola

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned low-acid foods

fermented foods

Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.

Colorado Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Colorado under the Colorado Cottage Food Act (SB 12-048)
Cottage food registration Required

Cost: $0. Apply through your state agriculture department.

Apply
No Food Handler Cert Needed

Colorado does not require a food handler certification.

No Kitchen Inspection Needed

Colorado allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

"This product is home-produced" disclaimer

Allergen information

Where You Can Sell in Colorado

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Colorado

Online Sales (website)

Allowed in Colorado

Farmers Markets

Allowed in Colorado

Wholesale to Stores

Not permitted under Colorado cottage food law

Start Your Home Food Business in Colorado

Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations

Farmers Markets in Colorado

Colorado allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Union Station Farmers Market

Saturday · May–October

Denver, LoDo

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Saturday · May–October

Denver, Cherry Creek

South Pearl Street Farmers Market

Sunday · May–November

Denver, South Pearl Street

Food Events in Colorado

A Taste of Colorado
September
Denver

Free Labor Day weekend food festival in Civic Center Park with 50+ vendors.

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Denver Food + Wine Festival
September
Denver

Week-long celebration of Colorado's food and drink scene.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July
Denver

Three-day arts and food festival in Cherry Creek North with local food vendors.

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