House Bill 106 - Summary

• Defines "cottage foods" as nonpotentially hazardous foods produced in home kitchens, excluding low-acid canned foods and acidified foods as defined by federal regulation 21 CFR 114.3

• Exempts home kitchen operations from food establishment licensing requirements under Idaho Code Section 39-1604

• Permits home kitchen operations to sell cottage foods directly to consumers at private homes, community events, community-supported agriculture programs, farmers markets, and roadside stands

• Allows home kitchen operations to sell cottage foods online or by mail order to Idaho residents only, with labels containing the product name, operation contact information, and a disclaimer that the product is not subject to routine food safety inspections

• Authorizes the board of health and welfare to promulgate rules governing cottage food classification and authorized sales venues, with violations subject to enforcement proceedings under existing law