Why this matters
What Arizona actually allows — and what it doesn't.
A.R.S. § 36-136, § 36-931-933; HB2042 (March 2024, effective Sept 2024)
Annual revenue cap
Arizona sets no cap on cottage food revenue.
Annual gross cap
Unlimited
Required label language
Every package carries a statutory disclaimer.
The disclaimer below must appear on every package, in the exact casing the statute specifies:
Required on every label
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.
— A.R.S. § 36-136, § 36-931 through 36-933; HB2042 (2024)
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Arizona — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
NoFederal restriction on uninspected food crossing state lines.
Seller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
YesYesInterstate sales
NoNoWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
Arizona requires registration before you sell.
- Registration
Required
Type: registration
- Timeline
About 30 days
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Required
Type: ansi accredited
- Address privacy
Not available
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Raw Milk
- Acidified Foods
- Fermented Foods
- Beverages
- Cannabis Cbd
- Garlic In Oil
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Arizona.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Arizona's cottage food lane. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Register with your state agency
Arizona requires cottage food operators to register before selling. Registration is free. Expect about 30 days for processing.
Arizona registration portalComplete food safety certification
Arizona requires food safety training before you can sell cottage food. Type: ansi accredited.
Label every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, allergens, and the statute-required disclaimer verbatim.
Start taking orders
Arizona allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels.
Frequently asked
Arizona cottage food — your questions answered.
What changed under HB2042 in 2024?
HB2042 (effective September 2024) expanded Arizona's cottage food rules to allow TCS foods — dairy products, USDA-inspected meat and poultry, home-raised poultry under 1,000 birds per year, and prepared meals. Before HB2042, these were off limits. The revenue cap is still unlimited and is shared between non-TCS and TCS products.
Do I need to register to sell cottage food in Arizona?
Yes, with the Arizona Department of Health Services. Registration is FREE but you must complete ANSI-accredited food handler training first (~$10–$15 online). Registration renews every three years. No home inspection is required.
Can I use DoorDash or Uber Eats?
It depends on what you're selling. Non-dairy/non-meat cottage foods can be sold via third-party delivery and in-state shipping. Dairy and meat products under HB2042 have stricter rules — they must be sold in person OR remotely with in-person delivery by you. Temperature-sensitive foods are capped at a 2-hour transport window, single trip only.
What's prohibited in Arizona?
Fish, shellfish, raw milk, alcoholic beverages (except baked goods where alcohol cooks off), marijuana products, acidified foods like pickles, hot sauce, and salsa, and fermented foods. Interstate sales are also prohibited — in-state only.
If I sell through a retail store, is there a special rule?
Yes. Products sold in retail stores must be displayed separately from commercial foods with signage. Your labeling must include the AZDHS registration number and a link to the AZDHS website, along with product name, ingredients, production date, and the exact disclaimer wording.
Arizona cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Arizona requires registration before selling cottage food. There is no state revenue cap in the current data. Arizona allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers in the current data.
Do I need a cottage food registration in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires registration before selling cottage food. Check the official state source before selling because local zoning, food safety training, or label rules may still apply.
What foods can I sell from home in Arizona?
Arizona's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include fish, shellfish, raw milk, acidified foods, fermented foods.