Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Arkansas (2026)
Everything you need to know about the Arkansas Cottage Food Law — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.
$50,000
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
business-friendly
Regulation Level
Arkansas is considered business-friendly for home food
What You Can Sell in Arkansas
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
fruit butter
honey
popcorn
dry mixes
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned foods
fermented vegetables
Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.
Arkansas Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Arkansas under the Arkansas Cottage Food Law
No Permit Needed
Arkansas does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Arkansas does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Arkansas allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
Labeling Requirements
Producer name and address
Product name
Ingredients list
"This product was produced in a home kitchen" disclaimer
Where You Can Sell in Arkansas
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Arkansas
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Arkansas
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Arkansas
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Arkansas cottage food law
Home Food Business Types in Arkansas
Start any of these home food businesses under the Arkansas Cottage Food Law
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