Everything you need to sell home-made food in Arizona — legally, confidently, and profitably.
Arizona has one of the most generous cottage food programs in the entire country. Under A.R.S. §§ 36-931 through 36-933 — significantly expanded by HB 2042, signed into law on March 29, 2024 — home food sellers can produce and sell nearly every type of food from their residential kitchen, including perishable meals, baked goods, salsas, fermented foods, and even products containing meat from federally inspected sources.
There is no annual sales cap, no home kitchen inspection, and registration with the Arizona Department of Health Services is free. To get started, you simply complete an ANAB-accredited food handler course (available online for about $10), register through the ADHS Cottage Food Program, label your products according to state requirements, and start selling.
You can sell at home, at farmers markets, through your own website, in retail stores, and at special events — all within Arizona. Products containing dairy or meat have a few extra delivery restrictions, but the overall framework is designed to let you build a real food business with minimal barriers. See the full list of what you can sell →
The complete breakdown of allowed, restricted, and prohibited foods under Arizona's cottage food program.
Read Guide →Rules for jams, baked goods, candies, dry mixes, and other non-perishable products that don't require refrigeration.
Read Guide →Arizona's 2024 expansion allows perishable foods — tamales, pizzas, cheesecakes, and more. Learn the temperature and delivery rules.
Read Guide →What you need to know about selling kombucha, cold brew, juice, and other craft beverages from home in Arizona.
Read Guide →Step-by-step walkthrough of ADHS registration, food handler certification, TPT licensing, and local requirements.
Read Guide →Exactly what must appear on every label — including Arizona's required disclaimer statement, ingredients list, and allergen info.
Read Guide →From choosing a business structure to opening a bank account to finding your first customers — your complete startup checklist.
Read Guide →Meat, dairy, alcohol, fermented foods, and CBD — categories that go beyond standard cottage food and require separate licensing.
Read Guide →Answer a few questions about your products and selling plans to see how ready you are to sell in Arizona.
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