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Kansas Cottage Food Laws
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food from your kitchen in Kansas.
Kansas is one of the very few states that explicitly allows interstate shipping of cottage food products — you can legally mail your homemade jam to a customer in another state.
Overview
Kansas receives a grade of A (Very Friendly) for cottage food friendliness. The state has no annual revenue cap. Sellers need product labeling. Online sales are allowed, and delivery is permitted. Allowed items include Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, pastries), Fruit pies, Candy, fudge, caramel corn, toffee, brittles, Honey, Nut butters, and Dried goods (herbs, dried fruits, spice mixes, dry baking mixes), and 6 more categories. Restricted items include Perishable baked goods, Acidified foods, Low-acid canned goods, and Pickles (requires KDA licensing), among others. No license, permit, registration, or inspection required for non-TCS foods. Must obtain a retail sales tax certificate. Kansas is one of very few states that allows interstate shipping of cottage food products — you can sell and ship directly to consumers across state lines (though receiving state's laws may also apply). Direct-to-consumer only; cannot sell wholesale, to restaurants, or to grocery stores. Home address required on labels. Some items require lab testing before sale. Limited perishable food exceptions at events (up to 6 times annually).
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Requirements
✓No license required
✓Labeling required
✓Delivery allowed
✓Online sales allowed
Sales channels
What you can sell
What you can't sell
Notes
No license, permit, registration, or inspection required for non-TCS foods. Must obtain a retail sales tax certificate. Kansas is one of very few states that allows interstate shipping of cottage food products — you can sell and ship directly to consumers across state lines (though receiving state's laws may also apply). Direct-to-consumer only; cannot sell wholesale, to restaurants, or to grocery stores. Home address required on labels. Some items require lab testing before sale. Limited perishable food exceptions at events (up to 6 times annually).
Frequently asked questions about Kansas cottage food laws
Common questions about selling homemade food in Kansas, updated for 2026.
- Can you sell food from home in Kansas in 2026?
- Yes, Kansas has a cottage food law that allows selling homemade food from a residential kitchen. No license or permit is required to start selling. Kansas earns a grade of A (Very Friendly) for cottage food friendliness.
- Do I need a license to sell food from home in Kansas?
- No, Kansas does not require a license or permit to sell cottage food from your home kitchen. However, proper product labeling is required.
- How much money can you make selling cottage food in Kansas?
- Kansas has no annual revenue cap on cottage food sales. There is no legal limit on how much you can earn selling homemade food from your kitchen.
- What foods can you sell from home in Kansas?
- In Kansas, allowed cottage food items include Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, pastries), Fruit pies, Candy, fudge, caramel corn, toffee, brittles, Honey, Nut butters, Dried goods (herbs, dried fruits, spice mixes, dry baking mixes), Jams, jellies, fruit butters, Snacks (granola, trail mix, roasted nuts, popcorn), Maple syrup, Flavored vinegars, Herb-infused oils (shelf-stable only), and Frozen produce. Items you cannot sell under cottage food law include Perishable baked goods, Acidified foods, Low-acid canned goods, Pickles (requires KDA licensing), Salsas and sauces (requires KDA licensing), Kombucha and fermented foods (requires KDA licensing), Meat jerkies, Dairy products, and Cream or custard fillings.
- Can I sell baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, pastries) from home in Kansas?
- Yes, baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, pastries) is on the list of allowed cottage food items in Kansas. All cottage food products must be sold according to Kansas's labeling, sales channel, and other requirements.
- Can I sell jams, jellies, fruit butters from home in Kansas?
- Yes, jams, jellies, fruit butters are on the list of allowed cottage food items in Kansas. All cottage food products must be sold according to Kansas's labeling, sales channel, and other requirements.
- Can I sell pickles (requires kda licensing) in Kansas under cottage food laws?
- No, pickles (requires kda licensing) is restricted under Kansas's cottage food law. Selling pickles (requires kda licensing) typically requires a commercial kitchen license or other permits.
- Can I sell meat jerkies in Kansas under cottage food laws?
- No, meat jerkies are restricted under Kansas's cottage food law. Selling meat jerkies typically requires a commercial kitchen license or other permits.
- Can you sell cottage food online in Kansas?
- Yes, Kansas allows online sales of cottage food products. Delivery and shipping within the state are also permitted.
- Can I sell at farmers markets in Kansas?
- Yes, farmers markets are an approved sales channel for cottage food in Kansas. Other allowed channels include Home pickup, Mail order, Events, Roadside stands, and Online.
- What labeling is required for cottage food in Kansas?
- Kansas requires labeling on all cottage food products. Labels typically must include your business name, address, product name, ingredients list, allergen warnings, net weight, and a disclaimer stating the product was made in a home kitchen. Check your state's specific requirements for exact label content.
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