Food Freedom (no cap) Last reviewed 2026-03-20
2026 reference
Idaho Cottage Food Law
Idaho's cottage food law sets no statewide revenue cap and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: Idaho's simplicity is genuine — just label correctly and start selling.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Permit / registration
Not required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Not 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
No registration required. Standard labeling. Food safety training required for any TCS items.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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