Arizona has one of the most permissive cottage food laws in the country. Under ARS 36-1161 (Arizona Homemade Food Act), Glendale residents can sell homemade food products directly to consumers without a city food establishment permit. Annual sales are capped at $75,000. Products must be labeled with the producer's name, address, and a statement that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the health department.
Arizona's Homemade Food Act (ARS 36-1161) preempts local regulation of cottage food operations, making Glendale's residents eligible to produce and sell homemade food products from their home kitchens. Allowed products include baked goods, candy, jams, dried herbs, roasted coffee, and other non-potentially-hazardous foods. The annual sales cap is $75,000. Products must be sold directly to consumers (at farmers markets, online with local delivery, or from the home). Wholesale to stores is not permitted under the cottage food exemption. Labeling must include the producer's name and home address, the product name, ingredients list, common allergens, and the statement: 'This product was made in a home kitchen that is not subject to inspection by the health department.' No city business license is required specifically for cottage food, though general Glendale business license requirements may still apply. Sellers must comply with the Arizona Department of Revenue's Transaction Privilege Tax requirements.
Exceeding the $75,000 annual cap, selling non-exempt food products, or failing to properly label products may result in state enforcement action. Operating without required business licenses may result in city enforcement.
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