Arizona's Cottage Food Law
Arizona's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain homemade food products directly from a residential kitchen without operating under a commercial food establishment license. The law covers non-potentially-hazardous foods, meaning products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. Home bakers, candy makers, and jam producers are the primary operators this law is designed for, and you run your business as an individual, not a licensed facility.
You can sell your products directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and your own home. Online orders are permitted, which means you can take orders through a website or social media and arrange pickup or local hand-off. Shipping is not allowed, so your sales must involve in-person delivery or pickup within Arizona. You cannot sell through retail stores or wholesale channels.
Arizona caps annual cottage food revenue at $35,000 per year. No permit, license, or state registration is required before you start selling, which keeps the barrier to entry low compared to many other states. You are required to label your products properly, including a disclaimer that your food was made in a home kitchen. That straightforward structure makes Arizona a relatively accessible state to launch a cottage food business.
Annual Limit
$35,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, pastries)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candy and confections
- ✓Dried herbs and herb mixes
- ✓Dry baking mixes
- ✓Roasted nuts
- ✓Honey
- ✓Tortillas (non-refrigerated)
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Items requiring refrigeration (custards, cream-filled pastries)
- ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
- ✗Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Seafood products
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's name and home address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Ingredients listed in descending order by weight
- ✓Major food allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Statement: 'This product was made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the Department of Health Services or local health department'
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