Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2024-04-23
2026 reference
Colorado Cottage Food Law
Colorado's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $20,000 and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: $20K is one of the tighter caps. Track gross revenue from day one.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$20,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Food safety training course required (no state registration). Specific label statements required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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