Arizona has no annual sales cap and expanded its cottage food law in 2024 to allow far more than baked goods. Free online registration and a food handler card are required.
Arizona has no annual sales cap and expanded its cottage food law in 2024 to allow far more than baked goods. Free online registration and a food handler card are required.
Free online registration with the Arizona Department of Health Services is required (no license fee).
An ANSI/ANAB-accredited food handler card is required.
A local business license may be required — check with your city.
Not required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Arizona Department of Health Services before printing labels.
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Yes. Arizona allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Arizona has no annual sales cap and expanded its cottage food law in 2024 to allow far more than baked goods. Free online registration and a food handler card are required.
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, and pastries — including those with cream, custard, or other perishable fillings, Breads and other baked goods, Candy, fudge, and confections, Jams, jellies, and preserves, Under Arizona's 2024 "Tamale Bill" expansion, tamales, prepared meals, dairy, acidified foods, and USDA-inspected meat are also allowed, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Arizona Department of Health Services.
Free online registration with the Arizona Department of Health Services is required (no license fee).
Arizona's cottage food annual sales limit is: No statewide sales limit.