Sell Homemade Food in Kansas — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Kansas — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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Kansas is considered very business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Kansas is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program explains everything you need to know about the Kansas Cottage Food Exemption (KSA 65-689(d) and KDA Food Safety regulations).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Kansas requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Kansas
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
dried herbs
popcorn
dry mixes
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program before you start, just to be safe.
Kansas Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Kansas under the Kansas Cottage Food Exemption (KSA 65-689(d) and KDA Food Safety regulations)
No Permit Needed
Kansas does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Kansas does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Kansas allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Kansas wants on it — copy this list.
Producer name and address
Product name
Ingredients used (in descending order by weight)
Allergen disclosure
Statement: "This product is home-produced" or "This product is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of Agriculture."
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Kansas requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Kansas
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Kansas. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
dried herbs
popcorn
dry mixes
Ship within Kansas only
Kansas cottage food producers can sell online and ship to consumers within Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture does not authorize interstate shipping under the cottage food exemption; mail-order to other states would require compliance with the receiving state's rules.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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Where You Can Sell in Kansas
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Kansas
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Kansas
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Kansas
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Kansas cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in Kansas
Start any of these home food businesses under the Kansas Cottage Food Exemption (KSA 65-689(d) and KDA Food Safety regulations)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Kansas? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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