Arizona cottage food law
Arizona Cottage Food Law — 57 pages and 15 counties
Full Arizona PDF (57 pages). This page stays free.
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Full Arizona PDF (57 pages). This page stays free.
Print Arizona labels for your first market
Print Arizona labels for your first market
After the law page, this is the next thing most bakers need: a print-ready mockup with the Arizona home-kitchen disclaimer, allergen line, and net-weight fields.
This product was produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and pet allergens and is not subject to public health inspection.
The Crosodo 50-State Cottage Food Label Packet (287 pages) is included in Cottage Pro — 287 pages of per-state rules, official examples, and county extras. Open the combined packet. The Arizona mockup above stays free.
- Product name, producer, and address (or allowed alternative)
- Ingredients by weight and major allergens
- Net weight / quantity
- Arizona home-kitchen / “not inspected” disclaimer
Not legal advice. Verify wording with the state agency before a production print run.
What does the official Arizona state handout say?
Arizona Cottage Food Law — Official Guidance Summary
Official agency guidance changes without notice. The text below is reproduced for reference only — always confirm current rules on the agency website before relying on it.
- Arizona Department of Health Serviceshttps://azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php#cottage-food
Arizona's cottage food rules are set by A.R.S. §36-931 / §36-932. The summary below is drawn from Crosodo's verified statute research and official agency guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the state agency website before you sell.
Program basics
- Arizona Cottage Food Program
- None
- Yes
- Yes (specific course)
- No
Allowed products and sales channels
- Producers can sell almost any type of food, including products containing meat (from approved federal-exemption sources) and perishable foods. Non-dairy, non-meat products can be sold anywhere including online, in stores, and via third-party delivery.
- The program has approximately 10,000 registered businesses as of 2024.
- Alcoholic beverages, unpasteurized milk, and foods containing alcohol are prohibited. Fish, shellfish, and general meat or poultry products are excluded unless meeting a federal exemption. Products containing marijuana or marijuana by-products are prohibited.
- Retail and wholesale sales are allowed for non-dairy/non-meat products; stores must display homemade products separately from commercially produced items; dairy and meat products must be sold directly in person (online orders allowed but must be delivered in person, not via third-party platforms).
Labeling
- Labels must include the producer's name and registration number, all ingredients and production date, and the required allergen/inspection disclaimer statement. For online listings, the same information must appear prominently. A department-provided website for consumer reporting must also be referenced.
Statute excerpt
- 36-931. Definitions. 1. "Cottage food product": (a) Means a food that is prepared in a home kitchen by or under the direct supervision of an individual who is registered with the department and that either, as defined by the department in rule: (i) Is not potentially hazardous or does not require time or temperature control for safety. (ii) Is potentially hazardous or requires time or temperature control for safety.
- (b) Does not include alcoholic beverages, unpasteurized milk or foods that are or that contain alcoholic beverages, fish and shellfish products, meat, meat by-products, poultry or poultry by-products unless the sale of those items is allowed by federal law. 3.
- "Home kitchen" means a kitchen in the residential home or dwelling of the individual who is registered with the department to prepare cottage food products, of a type that is normally found in a residential home and that does not exceed one thousand square feet. 36-932. A.
- Cottage food products must be packaged at home with an attached label in a clear and legible printed or handwritten font that clearly states the name and registration number of the food preparer; lists all ingredients and the production date; includes the statement: "This product was produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and pet allergens and is not subject to public health inspection." C.
- The person preparing the cottage food product or directly supervising the food preparation must complete a food handler training course from an accredited program and maintain active certification. The food preparer must register with the online registry established by the department.
Official sources
- State agency cottage food page: https://azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php#cottage-food
- Statute: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=36
Summarized from official Arizona cottage food statute research and agency guidance. Agency rules change — verify on the official site before relying on this information.
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The Cottage Baker's Field Guide (PDF)
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Arizona Cottage Food Updates
New bills, rule changes and local news for home bakers in Arizona. Every story links to its source.
What does the Great tier mean for Arizona?
Tier: Great. No or very high sales cap, broad product list, multiple sales channels including retail and online. Most home bakers can run a meaningful operation here.
Arizona cottage food law — quick summary
Arizona cottage food law in 2026: summary
Last verified against the official sources linked on each line.
- Arizona cottage food preparers register online with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Cottage Food Program and upload an ANSI-accredited food handler training certificate.(source: Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Cottage Food Program: How to Register)
- ADHS says most foods are allowed, excluding fish, shellfish, raw milk, alcoholic beverages, and marijuana-infused products.(source: Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Cottage Food Program: How to Register)
- Under A.R.S. 36-932, a preparer may sell cottage food products to the maximum extent allowed by federal law, and must not store products or equipment outside the home.(source: A.R.S. 36-932, Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery)
- Products without dairy, meat, or poultry can be sold through a third-party vendor and delivered by a third-party carrier. Dairy, meat, or poultry products must be sold by the preparer (not through third-party delivery platforms) and delivered in person.(source: A.R.S. 36-932, Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery)
What changed in the 2026 Arizona cottage food law?
How do I start a cottage food business in Arizona?
How to start in Arizona
A practical path from “am I allowed?” to first sale. Not legal advice — confirm every step with Arizona agencies and your local offices.
Confirm your products are allowed
Arizona allows Producers can sell almost any type of food, including products containing meat (from approved federal-exemption sources) and perishable foods. Non-dairy, non-meat products can be sold anywhere including online, in stores, and via third-party delivery. The program has approximately 10,000 registered businesses as of 2024.. High-risk or refrigerated foods usually need a commercial kitchen — not a cottage exemption.
Choose sales channels you can actually use
Sales cap: No cap. Indirect / wholesale-style sales: Yes. Farmers markets and direct-to-consumer pickup are the usual start. Check county and city rules before advertising porch pickup.
Clear local zoning, licenses, and tax IDs
State cottage food rules are the floor. Your city or county may still require a business license, home occupation approval, HOA permission, or sales tax registration. Do this before you print an address on Instagram.
Registration, training, and kitchen rules
State registration: Yes. Food handler / training: Yes (specific course). Kitchen inspection: No. Complete certificates the market or agency will ask for.
Build compliant labels
Use the Arizona label requirements on this site (and the free template). Match disclaimer language to the statute or agency guide before you print a batch.
Soft-launch, then first paid sales
Keep a simple sales log from day one so you stay under any annual cap. Soft-launch with pre-orders before a full market day.
Verify with official sources
Re-check the state cottage food page and your local health / planning office before you invest in equipment or marketing. Rules change.
What usually goes on the package
- Product name (common or usual name of the food)
- Business or producer name
- Producer address (or address alternative your state allows)
- Ingredients in descending order by weight
- Major allergen disclosures (e.g. wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
- Net weight or quantity
- Home-kitchen disclaimer: “This product was produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and pet allergens and is not subject to public health inspection.”
This is a planning checklist compiled for home bakers. It is not legal, tax, or zoning advice.
What are the Arizona sales cap, allowed products and registration rules?
None
Producers can sell almost any type of food, including products containing meat (from approved federal-exemption sources) and perishable foods. Non-dairy, non-meat products can be sold anywhere including online, in stores, and via third-party delivery. The program has approximately 10,000 registered businesses as of 2024.
Registration: Yes. Food handler cert: Yes (specific course).
What does the Arizona cottage food statute say?
Arizona Cottage Food Program
Verbatim excerpt36-931. Definitions. 1. "Cottage food product": (a) Means a food that is prepared in a home kitchen by or under the direct supervision of an individual who is registered with the department and that either, as defined by the department in rule: (i) Is not potentially hazardous or does not require time or temperature control for safety. (ii) Is potentially hazardous or requires time or temperature control for safety. (b) Does not include alcoholic beverages, unpasteurized milk or foods that are or that contain alcoholic beverages, fish and shellfish products, meat, meat by-products, poultry or poultry by-products unless the sale of those items is allowed by federal law. 3. "Home kitchen" means a kitchen in the residential home or dwelling of the individual who is registered with the department to prepare cottage food products, of a type that is normally found in a residential home and that does not exceed one thousand square feet. 36-932. A. Cottage food products must be packaged at home with an attached label in a clear and legible printed or handwritten font that clearly states the name and registration number of the food preparer; lists all ingredients and the production date; includes the statement: "This product was produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and pet allergens and is not subject to public health inspection." C. The person preparing the cottage food product or directly supervising the food preparation must complete a food handler training course from an accredited program and maintain active certification. The food preparer must register with the online registry established by the department.
Source: azleg.gov/ars/36/00931.htm →
How does Arizona compare with neighboring states?
Arizona vs neighboring cottage food laws
Tier and sales-cap snapshot for Arizona and nearby states. Click through for full rules, labeling, and county pages.
| State | Tier | Sales cap | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArizonaYou are here | Great | None | This page |
| California | Good | Tiered (see notes) | California law → |
| Colorado | Great | Tiered (see notes) | Colorado law → |
| New Mexico | Great | None | New Mexico law → |
| Nevada | Okay | 100000 | Nevada law → |
| Utah | Freedom | None | Utah law → |
Need a compliant product label for Arizona? Open the Arizona label mockup (free), or the Cottage Pro — 287-page label packet included.
Notes on Arizona cottage food rules
Where can I verify Arizona's rules?
Where to verify Arizona's rules
Arizona special guides
Which Arizona counties are covered?
Arizona Counties
15 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.
View all 15 counties →What are the city zoning rules in Arizona?
City zoning rules in Arizona
City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.
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Arizona cottage food law — FAQ
Do I need a license or permit to sell homemade food in Arizona?
Yes — Yes. Food handler certification: Yes (specific course).
What foods can I sell under the Arizona cottage food law?
Producers can sell almost any type of food, including products containing meat (from approved federal-exemption sources) and perishable foods. Non-dairy, non-meat products can be sold anywhere including online, in stores, and via third-party delivery. The program has approximately 10,000 registered businesses as of 2024.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Arizona?
None
How good is Arizona's cottage food law?
Arizona is a Great-tier cottage food state by Crosodo's rating criteria. No or very high sales cap, broad product list, multiple sales channels including retail and online. Most home bakers can run a meaningful operation here.
What must an Arizona cottage food label say?
Your name and registration number, all ingredients and the production date, the statement "This product was produced in a home kitchen that may come in contact with common food allergens and pet allergens and is not subject to public health inspection.", and the ADHS website address for reporting illness and checking registration.(source: A.R.S. 36-932, Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery)
How long does Arizona cottage food registration take?
ADHS says applications have 4-6 weeks to process, but you'll typically receive an email within two weeks.(source: Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Cottage Food Program: How to Register)
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How I got legal in Arizona
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Is this Arizona page legal advice?
Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with Arizona Department of Health Services and your local health department before relying on this data.
Official filing: Arizona Department of Health Services →
How does the Crosodo ladder work here? State vs county rules and pets
Crosodo ladder · not a license · How the ladder works
- 0Bake for friends
Give it away: gifts, potlucks, the office tray.
$0
Taking money? → Step 1
- 1Sell from home
Sell shelf-stable bakes straight to the person who eats them.
Want store shelves? → Step 2
- 2Sell to stores
Sell to shops, cafés and resellers from an inspected kitchen.
Arizona
- Selling to stores: check with Arizona Department of Health Services
Want a storefront? → Step 3
- 3Commercial bakery
Bake in a commercial kitchen. Sell from your own shop.
Arizona
- Commercial kitchen permit: check with Arizona Department of Health Services
Renew permits every year
- Pets: do I need a door?
Arizona · Step 1
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Arizona · Step 2 (home)
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