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Kansas cottage food label requirements

Kansas allows direct sales of non-perishable home-produced foods without a state license and does not prescribe a fixed statutory home-kitchen disclaimer; labels must show producer name and address, product name, ingredients, and net amount, with allergen disclosure recommended. Only direct-to-consumer sales (including online) are allowed, with no sales cap.

Suggested home-kitchen disclosure

“This product was made in a home kitchen that is not licensed or inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.”

Kansas does not mandate a specific disclosure statement for cottage food. The line above is an optional, commonly used disclaimer; confirm current requirements with the official source before selling.

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

Permits & training: No state license or registration is required from the Kansas Department of Agriculture for non-perishable home-produced foods. Kansas does not mandate a fixed home-kitchen disclaimer sentence in statute; a conservative disclosure is recommended. Verify with your local health department and KDA Food Safety & Lodging (785-564-6767).

What goes on a Kansas cottage label

  • Business (producer) name
  • Business address
  • Product name
  • Ingredient list
  • Net weight/quantity
  • Allergen disclosure (recommended/conspicuous)

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Kansas home-kitchen disclosure

Kansas does not mandate a specific disclosure statement. The line on the label is an optional, commonly used disclaimer; confirm current requirements with the official source before selling. 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.

Kansas cottage food label FAQ

What must a cottage food label include in Kansas?
In Kansas, a cottage food label typically includes: Business (producer) name; Business address; Product name; Ingredient list; Net weight/quantity; Allergen disclosure (recommended/conspicuous). See the home-kitchen disclosure section above for whether your state mandates specific wording.
Does Kansas require a home-kitchen disclosure statement?
Kansas does not mandate a specific home-kitchen disclosure statement. Many sellers still add an optional line such as “This product was made in a home kitchen that is not licensed or inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.” Confirm current requirements with the official source before printing.
Do I need a permit or registration to sell cottage food in Kansas?
Kansas does not require a general cottage-food permit or registration for most sellers. No state license or registration is required from the Kansas Department of Agriculture for non-perishable home-produced foods. Kansas does not mandate a fixed home-kitchen disclaimer sentence in statute; a conservative disclosure is recommended. Verify with your local health department and KDA Food Safety & Lodging (785-564-6767). Always confirm current requirements with the official source linked above.
Can I sell cottage food online in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas 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 Kansas?
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.”

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Verify before selling

Cottage-food rules change often. Confirm Kansas'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 Kansas's official cottage-food guidance (linked above) · Panelry