$250,000/year per product type (net of ingredients)
Baked goods Jams and jellies Candy and confections Dried produce Granola and popcorn Roasted coffee and tea Honey Meat, dairy, seafood, and anything requiring refrigeration.
Direct to consumer and limited indirect sales within Colorado.
Producer name and address, ingredients, allergen statement, and 'Produced in a home kitchen.'
No license required, but you must complete a food safety training course and follow labeling rules.
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State law summary A formatted PDF of this state's cottage food rules. Permit readiness checklist Tick off everything you need before you apply. Permit application guide A step-by-step walkthrough with fields to fill in. In-depth guide A step-by-step permit pathway, sales-channel breakdown, and labeling checklist for Colorado.
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