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
NoNoLicense, permit & registration
Arizona requires registration before you sell.
Do you need a cottage food license or permit in Arizona? Yes — Arizona wants you to register before selling. Here is what that path involves.
- 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
Foods the basic cottage food rules usually do not cover.
- 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 rules. 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 kind of food can I sell from home in Arizona?
Arizona lets you sell shelf-stable cottage foods — baked goods, confections, dry mixes — after a free registration with the state. Under HB 2042 (2024) the program expanded, but fish, shellfish, raw milk, acidified and fermented foods, beverages, and garlic-in-oil remain off the list. There is no revenue cap.
Do I need to register to sell cottage food in Arizona, and what does it cost?
Registration with the Arizona Department of Health Services is required but free, and you renew it every three years. Before registering you finish an ANSI-accredited food handler course, usually about $10 to $15 online. No home inspection is required, and there is no revenue cap.
Can I sell prepared meals, meat, or dairy from home in Arizona?
Yes — Arizona's 2024 HB 2042 expansion added temperature-controlled foods to the program, including prepared meals, dairy, and meat or poultry from USDA-inspected sources or home-raised poultry under 1,000 birds a year. These items move on a tight clock: temperature-sensitive foods get a maximum two-hour, single-trip transport window.
Can I use DoorDash or Uber Eats in Arizona?
For baked goods and other non-dairy, non-meat items, yes — Arizona allows third-party delivery and shipping within the state, on top of your own delivery and online orders. Dairy and meat products are stricter: they can only be sold in person or delivered in person by you, with no third-party couriers. Either way, all sales stay inside Arizona.
Arizona cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Arizona requires registration before selling cottage food. The cited state sources do not list a revenue cap. Arizona allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers. Arizona also has a path for prepared or time/temperature-control foods, and that path requires a separate permit.
Do I need a cottage food license or permit 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 basic cottage food rules mainly cover foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Arizona also has a path for prepared or time/temperature-control foods, and that path requires a separate permit. Common no-go categories include fish, shellfish, raw milk, acidified foods, fermented foods.