Kansas Cottage Food
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Kansas cottage food labels require the home kitchen disclosure. We handle the required language automatically.
Looking for the law itself? Read the full Kansas cottage food law guide.
Kansas Labels at a Glance
State disclosure
Not required
Production date
Not required
Net weight
Required
A Sample Kansas Label
Each numbered line is something Kansas expects on the label. Quickly Cottage fills them in from your products and business details.
1Chocolate Chip Cookies
2Net Wt 8 oz (227g)
3Sunflower Home Bakery
4412 Maple Ave, Springfield, KS
5Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron), sugar, butter (milk), eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin), baking soda, salt.
6Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy
- 1Product name
- 2Net weight
- 3Business name
- 4Business address
- 5Ingredients, in descending order by weight
- 6Allergen statement (all 9 FDA major allergens present)
What Kansas Requires on Every Label
From the state's own rules (read the law).
- Common name of the product
- Name and physical address of the maker or seller
- Ingredients in descending order by weight, with the nine major allergens named in plain language
- Quantity (net weight, volume, or count)
Rules That Go With Your Label
- A 'homemade' or 'not inspected' statement is not required for uninspected Kansas foods, though you may add one.
- Unpasteurized juice or cider must carry the state warning about harmful bacteria.
- Pet treats need a guaranteed analysis for protein, fat, and fiber.
- Health, nutrient, or function claims must follow FDA label claim rules.
Common Kansas Label Mistakes
- Listing allergens in technical terms instead of plain language.
- Leaving off the quantity (net weight, volume or count).
- Selling unpasteurized juice or cider without the state warning.
- Making health or nutrient claims that don't follow FDA claim rules.
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The Kansas Rules in Brief
Permit
None
Training
Not required
Home inspection
No
Online sales
Allowed
Shipping
Allowed
Wholesale
Not allowed
Verified against official sources on 2026-10-21.
What you can sell, where, and how to get started are covered in the Kansas cottage food law guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Kansas cottage food label need to include?
Every Kansas cottage food label needs the product name, a complete ingredient list in descending order by weight, all 9 FDA major allergens, net weight, your business name, and your business address. Quickly Cottage adds all of this automatically.
What is the annual sales cap for cottage food in Kansas?
Kansas does not currently publish a fixed annual sales cap for cottage food producers — check the full Kansas guide for the latest details.
Where can I sell cottage food products made in Kansas?
In Kansas, cottage food producers can sell through: Farmers markets, Events & festivals, and Online orders.
Do I need to list sub-ingredients from a packaged mix on my Kansas cottage food label?
Yes. If you use a packaged ingredient like a Betty Crocker cake mix or Ghirardelli chocolate, you must list its sub-ingredients on your label, in the correct order. This is an FDA labeling rule that applies in Kansas and every other state. Quickly Cottage expands these automatically from our branded ingredient database.
Can I use Canva or Word to make my Kansas cottage food label?
You can design the visual layout in Canva or Word, but neither can auto-generate your ingredient list or detect allergens. You'd need to compile all of that manually. Quickly Cottage handles it automatically for Kansas and all 50 states.
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