Kansas Cottage Food Label Requirements
Selling homemade food in Kansas? Your package label has to carry a specific set of items — including Kansas’s required home-kitchen statement. Here’s exactly what goes on the label, and a free tool that builds it from your recipe.
Labeling in Kansas
Kansas does not prescribe a fixed home-kitchen sentence — check the required label elements below.
Reference: K-State Research & Extension MF3138, "Foods Sold Directly to Consumers in Kansas," Revised January 2026 (KDA-reviewed), §4 Product Labeling (p.5) + recurring note: "Uninspected food products in Kansas do NOT need to be labeled as 'homemade' or other indication that they are not inspected. However, homemade food products can be labeled as such." official text ↗
What your Kansas cottage food label must include
- ✓The common or usual name of the product
- ✓Net quantity (weight or volume) — in US customary and metric
- ✓The ingredient list, in descending order by weight
- ✓An allergen “Contains” statement (FDA major allergens present)
- ✓Your name and business address
Generate your Kansas label free
Enter your recipe once — MakeFoodLabel builds the whole label (ingredient list, allergen “Contains” line, net weight, and the Kansas home-kitchen statement) plus the FDA nutrition table if you need it. Free with a watermark; $29 once to remove it, unlimited labels.
Make my Kansas label →Common questions
What must a cottage food label include in Kansas?
A Kansas cottage food label generally needs the product name, net weight, the full ingredient list in descending order by weight, an allergen statement, your business name and address, and any home-kitchen statement your authority requires. Rules can vary by food type and sales channel — confirm with your state authority.
Do I need a Nutrition Facts panel to sell cottage food in Kansas?
Usually not, unless you make a nutrient claim (like “low sugar”) or exceed your state’s cottage food limits. Many sellers add one anyway because stores and customers ask for it. MakeFoodLabel generates the FDA panel from your recipe if you need it.
Where does the “not inspected / home kitchen” wording come from?
From Kansas’s cottage food law — K-State Research & Extension MF3138, "Foods Sold Directly to Consumers in Kansas," Revised January 2026 (KDA-reviewed), §4 Product Labeling (p.5) + recurring note: "Uninspected food products in Kansas do NOT need to be labeled as 'homemade' or other indication that they are not inspected. However, homemade food products can be labeled as such.". Cottage food law changes often, so verify the current wording with your authority before printing.
This page is an estimation aid, not legal advice. Cottage food rules vary by state and change often; whether you need a nutrition panel, the exact disclaimer wording, sales limits and permitted foods all depend on your situation. Confirm current requirements with the Kansas authority before selling.