Arizona cottage food law

The rules at a glance

Cottage Food Program

• Unattended honesty stand?

  Not addressed

  The law doesn't mention self-serve or honor-system stands. Ask ADHS.

• Sign up with the state?

  Yes

  Register with ADHS online. Renew every three years.

  Source

  • The food preparer must register with the online registry established by the department pursuant to section 36-136, subsection I, paragraph 13Arizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery
  • Not prepare a cottage FOOD product for sale to a consumer, if the individual does not have a current registration with the DepartmentArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • Renew the registration in subsection (A)(3) every three yearsArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)

• Food safety class?

  Yes

  A food handler course from an accredited program.

  Source

  • must complete a food handler training course from an accredited program and maintain active certificationArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

• Kitchen inspection?

  No

  The required label says the food is not subject to public health inspection.

  Source

  • 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.Arizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

• Yearly sales limit

  No limit

  No state sales cap.

  Source

  • Except as otherwise provided in this article, may sell cottage food products to the maximum extent allowed by federal lawArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

• Foods that need a fridge?

  Yes

  Perishable foods are allowed. Keep them temperature controlled and deliver within two hours.

  Source

  • Is potentially hazardous or requires time or temperature control for safetyArizona Revised Statutes 36-931: Cottage food definitions
  • For cottage food products that are Time/Temperature Control for Safety FOODS or contain meat or poultry products, shall ensure that the food:Arizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • Is transported to no more than one destination and for no longer than two hours in durationArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • Is maintained at the appropriate temperature during delivery and until provided to the consumerArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)

• Take orders online?

  Yes

  You must post the same label details with the online listing.

  Source

  • If a cottage food product is offered for sale online, the food preparer must provide a prominent notification that includes all of the followingArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

• Ship or mail orders?

  Sometimes

  Shelf-stable foods can be shipped within Arizona. Perishables must be delivered in person.

  Source

  • Shall only offer cottage FOODS for sale and delivery in ArizonaArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • delivered to the consumer by the food preparer, the agent of the food preparer, the third-party vendor or a third-party carrierArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery
  • Use a third-party food delivery platform for delivery to a consumerArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • Is delivered in person directly to the consumerArizona Administrative Code R9-8-101.02: Cottage Food (PDF)
  • must be sold by the food preparer of the cottage food product in person or remotely, including over the internet but excluding third-party food delivery platforms, and delivered to the consumer in personArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

• Sell through shops?

  Sometimes

  Only through a third-party vendor, in a separate section. Not an ingredient in retail food.

  Source

  • If a cottage food product is sold by a third-party vendor, the cottage food product must be sold in a separate section of the store or on a separate display case from nonhomemade food itemsArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery
  • A cottage food product may not: 1. Be used as an ingredient in food products sold at a permitted retail food establishmentArizona Revised Statutes 36-932: Labeling; food handler certification; sale and delivery

What goes on the label