Kansas Cottage Food Rules for Home-Based Producers

The Kansas Department of Agriculture permits home producers to make and sell shelf-stable foods such as baked goods, jams, honey, and dry mixes directly to end consumers without a food establishment license. Sales may occur at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and home pickup. Labels must include the producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a disclosure that the food was produced in a home kitchen not subject to inspection. Refrigerated, canned low-acid, or meat products remain prohibited. Annual sales limits and direct-to-consumer requirements apply universally.

Selling restricted products, omitting required labels, or distributing through retail stores triggers KDA enforcement, embargoes on noncompliant products, and potential civil penalties under Kansas food safety law.