Michigan cottage food laws
Rules change, so always confirm with the official Michigan source.
The law: Michigan Food Law cottage food exemption, MCL 289.4102
What you can sell
Shelf-stable baked goods, candy, dry mixes, granola, and qualifying jams and jellies are allowed.
What you can't sell
Foods requiring refrigeration for safety, such as cheesecake and custard pies, are not cottage foods.
Do you need a license or permit?
No mandatory food license or inspection; optional registration can replace the home address on labels. The optional registration fee was not confirmed.
Sales limits
$50,000 annual gross sales; a $75,000 limit applies under the provision for products costing $250 or more per unit.
Where you can sell
Direct sales within Michigan, including internet and mail orders and third-party delivery, are allowed if customers have an opportunity to speak directly with the operator before sale. No wholesale, consignment, or out-of-state sales or delivery.
Label requirements
Include business name/address or name/telephone/registration number, product name, ingredients by weight, net quantity, and allergens. Print in contrasting type of at least 11 points: "Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development."
Good to know
2026 amendments took effect March 24, 2026; make and store products in your primary domestic residence. Official agency and legislature search results confirmed the amendments, but direct agency fetching was blocked. Some details on this page could not be fully confirmed from official sources, so check with the state agency before you sell.
Pricing your products
Knowing your real cost per item matters as much as following the law.
Try Oven Elf free →Source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food/getting-started-faq
General summary, not legal advice.
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