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 like baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and dried herbs that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. You don't need a commercial kitchen or a food establishment license to operate, making it accessible for home bakers and food entrepreneurs starting out.
You can sell your products directly to consumers at farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and similar in-person venues. Michigan does not allow online sales or shipping of cottage food products, so all transactions must happen face-to-face. There's no provision for delivery or third-party sales platforms, which means your sales channels are limited to wherever you can physically set up and sell.
Your annual gross sales can't exceed $25,000, and you don't need a permit or registration before you start selling. Every product must carry a label with the required state disclaimer. One practical advantage is the low barrier to entry: no inspections, no approvals, just proper labeling and staying within the revenue cap. That simplicity gives you a clear path to launching your business with confidence.
Quick Summary
Michigan cottage food law allows:
- •Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, muffins, pastries)
- •Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves
- •Candy and confections
- •Dried herbs and herb blends
- •Roasted nuts
- •Granola and cereals
Not allowed:
- •Meat and poultry products
- •Items requiring refrigeration
- •Custard, cream, or cheese-filled products
- •Canned low-acid vegetables
- •Fermented or pickled products (low-acid)
- •Dairy-based products
Sales limit: $25,000 per year
Annual Limit
$25,000/year
Permit Required
No
Online Orders
Allowed
Shipping
Not Allowed
Permitted Foods
- ✓Baked goods (cakes, cookies, bread, muffins, pastries)
- ✓Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves
- ✓Candy and confections
- ✓Dried herbs and herb blends
- ✓Roasted nuts
- ✓Granola and cereals
- ✓Dried pasta
- ✓Popcorn and popcorn balls
- ✓Fruit pies (non-custard)
Prohibited Foods
- ✗Meat and poultry products
- ✗Items requiring refrigeration
- ✗Custard, cream, or cheese-filled products
- ✗Canned low-acid vegetables
- ✗Fermented or pickled products (low-acid)
- ✗Dairy-based products
- ✗Alcoholic products
Labeling Requirements
- ✓Producer's name and home address
- ✓Product name
- ✓Complete ingredient list
- ✓Major food allergen disclosure
- ✓Net weight or net volume
- ✓Required state disclaimer: 'This product is home produced and processed and is not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.'
Required Label Disclaimer
“This product is home produced and processed and is not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.”
Starting a Home Bakery in Michigan
Once you understand the cottage food rules, most Michigan home bakers focus on three things:
- →Pricing recipes so they are profitable
- →Creating compliant labels
- →Managing orders and preorders
endvr helps Michigan bakers do all three in one place.
Tools for Michigan Cottage Food Bakers
Create compliant labels in seconds
endvr's label maker automatically includes the Michigan required disclaimer and allergen labeling — so your labels are always inspection-ready.
Michigan allows online orders
Launch an online bakery storefront
Since Michigan permits online cottage food sales, endvr gives you a simple storefront where customers can browse, preorder, and pay — no website required.
Common Questions Michigan Bakers Ask
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Common Michigan cottage food questions
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