Michigan's Cottage Food Law
Michigan's cottage food law allows individuals to produce and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods made in a home kitchen. The law covers products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe, including baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and similar shelf-stable items. You don't need a commercial kitchen or a food service license to qualify. If you're producing allowable foods at home and selling directly to consumers, you're operating within the law's scope.
You can sell your products directly to consumers at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and similar in-person venues. Michigan also allows online orders, so you can take sales through a website or social platform. However, shipping is not permitted. All sales must result in direct, in-person delivery to the buyer. You can't mail products or use a courier service to fulfill orders.
Your gross annual sales cannot exceed $25,000. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling. Every product must carry a label with the required state disclaimer confirming it was home-produced and not inspected by MDARD. Michigan's law is straightforward to enter, and the online sales allowance gives your business meaningful reach from day one.
Annual Limit
$25,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pastries)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and preserves
- ✓Candies and confections
- ✓Dried herbs and herb blends
- ✓Roasted nuts
- ✓Honey
- ✓Granola and cereals
- ✓Dried pasta
- ✓Fruit pies (non-custard)
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Foods requiring refrigeration for safety
- ✗Custard or cream-filled pastries
- ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
- ✗Dairy-based products
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Foods containing raw sprouts
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's name and home address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight
- ✓Major food allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Required MDARD disclaimer statement
Required Label Disclaimer
“This product is home produced and processed and is not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.”
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