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Arkansas cottage food label requirements

Arkansas' Food Freedom Act allows homemade food sales with no permit and no sales cap. Sales to informed end consumers are broadly permitted, including online and retail/grocery, though sales to restaurants/food service remain prohibited.

Required home-kitchen disclosure

“This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.”

This is the statement your state requires, reproduced from its official rule.

Official Arkansas source
Annual sales cap
No cap / not specified
Permit / registration
Not required
Online sales
Allowed
Retail / wholesale
Allowed

Permits & training: No health department permit or inspection required under the Arkansas Food Freedom Act (Act 1040, 2021). Producers may optionally obtain a state ID number from the Department of Agriculture to use in place of personal contact info on labels.

What goes on a Arkansas cottage label

  • Product name
  • Producer name and address (or state-issued ID number)
  • Phone number
  • Date produced
  • Ingredient list
  • Required exemption/allergen statement
  • Batch number (acidified foods only)

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Arkansas home-kitchen disclosure

This is the statement your state requires on the label. Official source ↗

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Cottage-food rules vary by state and change often. Confirm your label against your state's current requirements. Panelry is not legal advice.

Arkansas cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, a cottage food label typically includes: Product name; Producer name and address (or state-issued ID number); Phone number; Date produced; Ingredient list; Required exemption/allergen statement; Batch number (acidified foods only). It must also carry the required home-kitchen disclosure shown above.
What is the required home-kitchen disclosure in Arkansas?
“This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.” This wording is reproduced from the state's official rule.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No health department permit or inspection required under the Arkansas Food Freedom Act (Act 1040, 2021). Producers may optionally obtain a state ID number from the Department of Agriculture to use in place of personal contact info on labels. Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas allows cottage food to be sold online. Check the official source for current rules on delivery and shipping.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not specify a general annual sales cap for cottage food. Confirm with the official source.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel for cottage food in Arkansas?
Usually not for direct cottage-food sales. Most sellers only need the ingredient, allergen, net-weight, and disclosure label this page's free tool makes. You generally do need an FDA Nutrition Facts panel once you sell into retail or wholesale, ship across state lines, or make a nutrient claim like “low sugar.”

Cottage food labels in other states

Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Arkansas's current requirements with the official source above before printing or selling. Panelry is not affiliated with any government agency and does not provide legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Last verified July 2026 against Arkansas's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry