Sell Homemade Food in Arizona — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Arizona — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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No limit
Revenue Limit
No cap on earnings
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
Yes
Permit Required
Cottage Food Program Registration — $0 (free)
very business-friendly
Regulation Level
Arizona is considered very business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Arizona is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Arizona Department of Health Services, Food Safety & Environmental Services explains everything you need to know about the Arizona Cottage Food Program (A.R.S. 36-136(H)(4)(g); HB 2509 of 2023 expansion).
Get your food handler card (online, ~$15)
Arizona requires a food handler certification. Most people finish the online course in under two hours.
Apply for your cottage food program registration ($0 (free))
Send your application to Arizona Department of Health Services, Food Safety & Environmental Services. Most states approve within 2–4 weeks.
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Arizona requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Arizona
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried fruits
granola
popcorn
roasted nuts
spice mixes
fruit butter
dry pasta
Prohibited Products
raw seed sprouts
Rules can change — quickly check with Arizona Department of Health Services, Food Safety & Environmental Services before you start, just to be safe.
Arizona Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Arizona under the Arizona Cottage Food Program (A.R.S. 36-136(H)(4)(g); HB 2509 of 2023 expansion)
Cottage Food Program Registration Required
Cost: $0 (free). Apply through your state agriculture department.
Food Handler Certification Required
Available through online courses — typically $10–$15.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Arizona allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Arizona wants on it — copy this list.
Name and registration number of the food preparer
Product name
Ingredient list
Date the product was prepared
"This product was produced in a home kitchen that may process common food allergens and is not subject to public health inspection"
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Arizona requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Arizona
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Arizona. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
dried fruits
granola
popcorn
roasted nuts
spice mixes
fruit butter
dry pasta
Ship within Arizona only
You can sell online and ship cottage foods within Arizona, but dairy and meat-containing items must be sold in person. The program is built for in-state sales, so out-of-state shipping isn't covered.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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Where You Can Sell in Arizona
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Arizona
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Arizona
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Arizona
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Arizona cottage food law
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Farmers Markets in Arizona
Arizona allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Arizona
Arizona Food Festival
Celebration of Arizona's local food scene with artisan vendors, cooking demos, and tastings.
Devour Culinary Classic
Two-day food and drink festival at Desert Botanical Garden featuring 40+ chefs.
Visit WebsiteFirst Friday Art Walk
Downtown Phoenix monthly art walk featuring food vendors and local food entrepreneurs.
Home Food Business Types in Arizona
Start any of these home food businesses under the Arizona Cottage Food Program (A.R.S. 36-136(H)(4)(g); HB 2509 of 2023 expansion)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Arizona? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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