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Kansas's Cottage Food Law

Kansas allows home-based food production under its cottage food law, which permits individuals to prepare and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods from a residential kitchen. The law covers products that don't require refrigeration to remain safe, including baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and similar shelf-stable items. You don't need a licensed commercial kitchen to qualify, and there's no formal inspection of your home kitchen before you start.

You can sell your cottage food products through a wide range of channels in Kansas. Direct sales at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and other in-person events are all permitted. Kansas also allows online sales and shipping, which means you can take orders through a website or social media and mail products directly to customers across the state.

Kansas has no annual revenue cap, so your earnings aren't limited by law. No permit, license, or registration is required before you begin selling. One standout feature is the combination of no revenue ceiling and allowed shipping, which gives Kansas producers more room to grow than many other states. That flexibility makes Kansas a strong environment to build a sustainable cottage food business.

Quick Summary

Kansas cottage food law allows:

  • •Baked goods (breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries)
  • •Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves
  • •Candy and confections
  • •Roasted nuts
  • •Granola and trail mix
  • •Honey

Not allowed:

  • •Meat and poultry products
  • •Items requiring refrigeration for safety
  • •Low-acid canned goods
  • •Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
  • •Products with custard, cream, or cheesecake fillings

Sales limit: $20,000 per year

Annual Limit

$20,000/year

Permit Required

No

Online Orders

Not Allowed

Shipping

Not Allowed

Permitted Foods

  • ✓Baked goods (breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries)
  • ✓Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves
  • ✓Candy and confections
  • ✓Roasted nuts
  • ✓Granola and trail mix
  • ✓Honey
  • ✓Dry herbs and spice blends
  • ✓Shelf-stable fruit pies and cobblers

Prohibited Foods

  • ✗Meat and poultry products
  • ✗Items requiring refrigeration for safety
  • ✗Low-acid canned goods
  • ✗Dairy-based products requiring refrigeration
  • ✗Products with custard, cream, or cheesecake fillings

Labeling Requirements

  • ✓Producer's full name and home address
  • ✓Product name
  • ✓Complete ingredient list
  • ✓Major food allergen disclosure
  • ✓Net weight or net volume
  • ✓Statement that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture

Starting a Home Bakery in Kansas

Once you understand the cottage food rules, most Kansas home bakers focus on three things:

  • →Pricing recipes so they are profitable
  • →Creating compliant labels
  • →Managing orders and preorders

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Common Questions Kansas Bakers Ask

Can I sell baked goods from home in Kansas?+
Yes. Kansas's cottage food law permits individuals to produce and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods from their home kitchen directly to consumers without a commercial kitchen license.
Do I need a permit to sell cottage food in Kansas?+
No permit is required in Kansas to sell cottage food products, though you must still comply with labeling requirements and sales restrictions.
How much can I earn selling cottage food in Kansas?+
Kansas cottage food producers may earn up to $20,000 per year from direct sales. Sales above this limit may require a commercial food license.
Can I take orders online in Kansas?+
Kansas does not permit online sales of cottage food products under the cottage food law. Sales must be conducted in person through direct transactions.
Can I ship cottage food products in Kansas?+
No. Kansas does not allow shipping of cottage food products. Sales must be completed through direct, in-person transactions with the consumer.
What foods can I sell from home in Kansas?+
Under Kansas's cottage food law, permitted products include Baked goods (breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, pastries), Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves, Candy and confections, Roasted nuts, Granola and trail mix, Honey and others. Generally, any food that does not require refrigeration for safety qualifies. Foods with cream, custard, or meat fillings are typically not allowed.
What labeling is required to sell cottage food in Kansas?+
Kansas requires cottage food labels to include: Producer's full name and home address; Product name; Complete ingredient list; Major food allergen disclosure.

Common Kansas cottage food questions

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