Utah has two sets of label rules — one for the Cottage Food Program and one for HB 181 — and they share a common federal foundation (21 CFR Chapter 1). This page covers every element that must appear on your packaging, shows the exact disclaimer wording each path requires, and gives you a visual example you can use as a reference.
These fields are required under Utah Admin. Code R70-560-6 (for Cottage Food Program products) and under federal FDA labeling rules (21 CFR Ch. 1) that both paths follow. Path-specific tags in the top-right of each item show when a requirement applies only to one path.
The common or usual name of the food, or an adequately descriptive name. Displayed prominently on the principal display panel (the side of the package customers see first).
Every ingredient, listed in descending order by weight (heaviest ingredient first). Sub-ingredients of composite items must also be listed — e.g., "chocolate chips (sugar, cocoa, cocoa butter, soy lecithin)."
The food source of each major food allergen in the product, unless the source is already part of the common name of the ingredient. See the full list of the nine major allergens below.
Accurate weight or volume of the product, displayed in both US and metric units. Format rules vary by product type — see the Net Weight section below for specifics.
The name and address of the cottage food production operation or HB 181 producer. Must be sufficient to allow the buyer to contact you.
A contact phone number is specifically required under Utah Admin. Code R70-560-6 for Cottage Food Program products. Not mandated under HB 181, but recommended.
The words "Home Produced" must appear on the principal display panel in bold, conspicuous, 12-point type. See the required statement block below.
Required statement that the product was processed and prepared without state or local inspection, and that it is not for resale. See the required statement block below.
Nutrition facts panel required unless the product qualifies for the FDA small business exemption (fewer than 100 full-time employees AND fewer than 100,000 units/year). Most Utah home food sellers are exempt.
Each path requires specific language on the package. These are not suggestions — the exact wording is prescribed by statute or administrative rule. Copy these verbatim.
Must appear on the principal display panel (the front of the package) in bold, conspicuous, 12-point type at minimum.
Must appear on every package sold under the Home Consumption and Homemade Food Act. Two separate statements required.
HB 181 booth sign. If you sell at a farmers market under HB 181, you must also display a sign at your booth reading: “This booth sells homemade food products, which have not been certified, licensed, regulated or inspected by state or local authorities.” This is in addition to the package label requirement.
Federal law requires the food source of any major allergen to be clearly declared on your label. You can do this either by calling it out in parentheses within the ingredient list (e.g., "lecithin (soy)") or in a separate "Contains:" statement below the ingredient list.
"Contains:" statement format. The simplest compliant format is a bolded "Contains:" line placed immediately below or adjacent to the ingredient list:
CONTAINS: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Tree Nuts (Almonds)
Cross-contact warnings. If your home kitchen also processes foods containing allergens that aren't in this specific product, a voluntary "May contain..." advisory statement helps protect allergic customers and your business. Example: "Produced in a kitchen that also handles peanuts and tree nuts."
Net quantity of contents must be accurate and declared on the principal display panel. Utah follows the federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act standards for format.
Declare net weight in both US customary and metric units. Example: NET WT 8 oz (227 g)
Declare net volume in both US customary and metric units. Example: NET 12 FL OZ (355 mL)
Declare the count plus the total net weight. Example: 6 cookies · NET WT 9 oz (255 g)
Font size for net contents. The net quantity statement must be in type at least 1/16 inch tall on packages with a principal display panel up to 5 square inches, and larger type on bigger packages. Minimum type size scales with package size per 21 CFR 101.105.
"Home Produced" font size. Specifically required to be 12-point type or larger under Utah Admin. Code R70-560-6, and must be bold and conspicuous (clearly visible against the background).
A simplified example showing every required element in position. Actual labels should be designed at the intended print size to ensure the "Home Produced" statement and net quantity meet the minimum type size requirements.
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