R70-560-3. Approval of Food

(1) Prior to producing a food, the operator of a cottage food production operation shall:

(a) At the discretion of the Department, provide written confirmation from a Department approved food laboratory or process authority that the food is not potentially hazardous; and

(b) Receive approval from the Department to produce the food.

(2) A cottage food production operation may only sell Department approved foods to the public.

(3) When food includes fruits or vegetables grown by the operator of a cottage food production operation, the operator must have a current private pesticide applicator certification issued by the Department under Title 4, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated.