Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2021-10-26
2026 reference
Arkansas Cottage Food Law
Arkansas's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $25,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: The $25K cap counts gross revenue, not profit. Mind it as you grow.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$25,000
Permit / registration
Registration required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Registration and food handler training required. Standard label disclaimers.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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