COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS – Adds to existing law to provide that certain cottage food operations may sell TCS foods.

H 526 allows small cottage food operations in Idaho to sell time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods directly to consumers, expanding their current sales scope. The bill permits these operations to sell TCS foods (like cooked meats or dairy) if their annual gross sales stay under $5,000, which was previously restricted. This directly affects home-based food businesses that want to offer a wider range of products without full commercial kitchen licensing. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.