Last verified 2026-09-15. Regulator: Arizona Department of Health Services. This page is not legal advice.
What must a cottage food label show in Arizona?
A Arizona cottage food label must show these 6 items:
- The name and registration number of the food preparer
- A list of all ingredients in the cottage food product
- The production date of the cottage food product
- 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."
- If the product was made in a facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, a statement that discloses that fact
- A website address provided by the department that gives contact information to report foodborne illness, a way to verify the preparer's registration status, and contact information to report registration issues
What disclaimer must a Arizona cottage food label have?
Yes. A Arizona cottage food label must carry this statement, word for word:
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.
Does Arizona require a Nutrition Facts panel on cottage food?
No. Arizona does not require a Nutrition Facts panel on cottage food. Federal rules also exempt most small producers, unless the label makes a nutrient or health claim. If you want to add one, the Nutrition Label Maker prints it in the FDA layout for free.
What foods can you sell under the Arizona cottage food law?
Foods prepared in a home kitchen by a registered food preparer, both foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety and foods that do, as defined by ADHS rule. Not allowed are alcoholic beverages, unpasteurized milk, foods that contain alcohol, fish and shellfish products, and meat or poultry products unless federal law allows the sale. Marijuana products are not allowed. The ADHS approved foods list was not confirmed.
Where can you sell cottage food in Arizona?
Products without dairy, meat, or poultry may be sold by the preparer or an agent, including a third-party vendor, and delivered by the preparer, the agent, the vendor, or a third-party carrier. Dairy, meat, or poultry products must be sold by the preparer in person or online, not through a third-party delivery platform, and delivered in person. A third-party vendor must keep the products in a separate section or display case and post a sign that says the products are homemade and exempt from state licensing and inspection.
Do you need a permit to sell cottage food in Arizona?
Register with the ADHS online cottage food registry. Renew every three years and report any change within thirty days. Complete a food handler training course from an accredited program and keep the certification active. Display the certificate of registration when operating as a temporary food establishment. No inspection of the home kitchen is required.
Is there a sales limit for cottage food in Arizona?
No sales cap. A.R.S. 36-932 sets no limit on gross sales.
What else should you know about the Arizona rules?
The label may be printed or handwritten, but it must be clear and legible. An online listing must show a prominent notice with the preparer’s name and registration number, the full ingredient list, the production date, the exact statement quoted above, and the ADHS website address. Products that need time or temperature control must stay at a safe temperature during transport, may be transported only once, and for no more than two hours. You may not store products or equipment outside your home. A cottage food product may not be used as an ingredient at a permitted retail food establishment. County and city zoning and land use rules still apply.
How accurate is this page?
The label items, the disclaimer statement, the sales channels, and the registration steps were read from A.R.S. 36-931, 36-932, and 36-933 on 2026-09-15. The exemption and the online registry were read from A.R.S. 36-136 the same day. The ADHS cottage food program page loads its content with JavaScript, so its approved foods list and the exact website address for the label were not confirmed. The text of A.A.C. R9-8-118 was not read.