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Arizona cottage food label requirements

Arizona (A.R.S. 36-932) requires registration and food-handler training with no sales cap. The label must carry the verbatim home-kitchen/allergen statement plus a department website for foodborne-illness reporting; online and (separately displayed) retail sales are allowed.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“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.”

This is the statement your state requires, reproduced from its official rule.

Official Arizona source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: Must register online with the Arizona Department of Health Services and complete an ANSI-accredited food handler/food safety course; registration renews every 3 years.

What goes on a Arizona cottage label

  • Name and registration number of the food preparer
  • Complete ingredient list
  • Production date
  • Required home-kitchen/allergen disclosure statement
  • Department-provided website address for reporting foodborne illness and verifying registration (azdhs.gov/Cottagefood)
  • If applicable, statement that product was made in a facility by individuals with developmental disabilities

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Arizona home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

Arizona cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Arizona?
In Arizona, a cottage food label typically includes: Name and registration number of the food preparer; Complete ingredient list; Production date; Required home-kitchen/allergen disclosure statement; Department-provided website address for reporting foodborne illness and verifying registration (azdhs.gov/Cottagefood); If applicable, statement that product was made in a facility by individuals with developmental disabilities. It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Arizona?
“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.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona requires a permit or registration for cottage food sales. Must register online with the Arizona Department of Health Services and complete an ANSI-accredited food handler/food safety course; registration renews every 3 years. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona allows cottage food to be sold online. Check the official source for current rules on delivery and shipping.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Arizona?
Arizona does not specify a general annual sales cap for cottage food. Confirm with the official source.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Arizona?
Usually not for direct cottage-food sales. Most sellers only need the ingredient, allergen, net-weight, and disclosure label this page's free tool makes. You generally do need an FDA Nutrition Facts panel once you sell into retail or wholesale, ship across state lines, or make a nutrient claim like “low sugar.”

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Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Arizona's current requirements with the official source above before printing or selling. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Last verified July 2026 against Arizona's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry