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Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.
Kansas has no revenue cap, no permit, no registration, no inspection, and no training — zero government barriers. Online sales allowed including across state lines (seller must comply with receiving state's laws). One of the most permissive states in the nation.
No revenue cap — unlimited sales
Kansas allows only jams and jellies under cottage food with no revenue cap, no permit, no training. Pickles, salsas, sauces, ketchup, kombucha, and all other acidified/fermented foods are explicitly prohibited. Online sales allowed including interstate (seller must comply with receiving state's laws).
No revenue cap
Kansas has a separate honey exemption (HB2720): beekeepers can sell packaged 'unaltered' honey (raw, original state) without food establishment licensing, as long as honey is packaged on the beekeeper's property. Infused honey does NOT qualify. No revenue cap, no permit, no state-level apiary registration.
No revenue cap
Kansas allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit and food safety training required. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dry mixes permitted. No online sales. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.
No revenue cap
Kansas requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license of $25 plus $15 per product. Kansas State University conducts lab analysis on feed samples. AAFCO compliance required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Kansas does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.
No revenue cap
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)
Kansas has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Kansas's cottage food law, which is very permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap — unlimited sales
Kansas has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Kansas's cottage food law, which is very permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap — unlimited sales
Kansas has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Kansas's cottage food law, which is very permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.
No revenue cap — unlimited sales
Kansas requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license of $25 plus $15 per product. Kansas State University conducts lab analysis on feed samples. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles. Commercial facility required.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Kansas requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $25 plus $15 per product. Kansas State University conducts lab analysis, including pathogen testing for raw products.
No revenue cap; pathogen testing required
Kansas requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $15 per product. Kansas State University conducts lab analysis. Low fees. Supplements regulated as animal feed.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Kansas requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture. Annual license $25 plus $15 per product. Low fees. No specific cottage exemption for pet treats.
No revenue cap; low registration fees
Pet Food Regulations for Kansas
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact
Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Kansas. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.
LLC Filing Fee
$160
Annual Fee
$55
Processing Estimate
~3 days
DBA Fee
$0
13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.
Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.
Cottage Food
Canning & Preserves
Honey
Specialty Foods
Pet Treats
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baked goods
jams
jellies
candy
dried foods
honey
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
jams
jellies
fruit butter
apple butter
fruit preserves
pickles (high-acid/acidified)
salsa (acidified)
chutney
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw honey
filtered honey
creamed honey
comb honey
infused honey
beeswax products
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689; Kan. Stat. Ann. § 2-2440 (Apiary)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dried herbs
spice blends
tea blends
dry mixes
seasoning packets
granola
trail mix
dried pasta
flavored salts
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
dog treats
cat treats
pet food
pet snacks
biscuits
chews
K.S.A. § 2-1001 et seq. (Kansas Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candy
dried foods
honey
No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candy
dried foods
honey
No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
baked goods
jams
jellies
candy
dried foods
honey
No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-689
Recorded review: June 18, 2026
dry kibble
wet/canned food
semi-moist food
fresh refrigerated food
K.S.A. § 2-1001 et seq. (Kansas Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
raw frozen pet food
freeze-dried raw
dehydrated raw
raw bones
raw meaty bones
K.S.A. § 2-1001 et seq. (Kansas Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)
probiotics
omega fatty acids
vitamins
minerals
digestive enzymes
calming supplements
K.S.A. § 2-1001 et seq. (Kansas Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
baked dog biscuits
pet birthday cakes
frozen yogurt treats
peanut butter cookies
pumpkin treats
K.S.A. § 2-1001 et seq. (Kansas Commercial Feed Law)
Recorded review: March 1, 2026
Fermented Foods
Food Freedom Laws
Domestic Kitchen
Farm Direct
Complete Pet Food
Raw Pet Food
Pet Supplements
Pet Bakery
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