Cottage Food Laws by State
Kansas Cottage Food Laws
Kansas has no annual cap and requires no permit or disclosure on labels. Some foods require lab testing. Sales are limited to direct-to-consumer venues.
Annual cap
No cap
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Kansas cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Kansas cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Kansas permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Online with direct delivery
Online ordering and direct delivery to customers is permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
No cap
No annual revenue cap. No permit or disclosure required. Some foods require lab testing.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required to sell cottage food in Kansas.
What a Compliant Kansas Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, KS
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Kansas must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| Net weight |
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Kansas Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Kansas does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers.
Yes. Kansas allows online ordering with direct delivery to customers.
Yes. Farmers markets are a fully permitted venue for Kansas cottage food sellers.
Kansas's annual cap is $50,000 in gross revenue.
Law reference: Kansas Cottage Food Law (Kansas Statutes Annotated, Section 65-689) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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