Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook

In partnership with Health First Indiana and Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Health is proud to publish the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook. 

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With the integration of academic resources and state laws, this handbook is intended to serve as a guide to identify food products that can be safely prepared and sold within the State of Indiana under Home-Based Vendor (HBV) Regulations. If you have questions about product allowance, please contact your local health department, or questions may be submitted to the IDOH retail food program by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..gov. You may submit questions related to product formulation, testing and potential projects to the Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI) by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Indiana Dept. of Health has released a new Food Code

The Indiana Department of Health has released the newest food Code, 410, IAC 7-26. It is set to go into effect on April 16th, 2025. There will be a phased enforcement period and education through the end of the year. More information will be released on our social media pages and via email to the contacts that we have on file.

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The document below encompasses the most impactful changes to the Indiana Retail Food Establishment Sanitation requirements (410 IAC 7-26)

Top Changes at a Glance Document

Health First Clark County

Senate enrolled Act 4, now named “Health First Indiana”, is the state’s initiative focused on creating a set of core public health services, accessible, recurring, and dedicated funding, and defined measurements for success and progress with the goal of ensuring every Hoosier can achieve optimal health.

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