Cottage Food Laws by State
Michigan Cottage Food Laws
Michigan has a clear and producer-friendly cottage food law that allows home bakers and food producers to sell shelf-stable products without a permit. HB 4122 (2025) raised the cap to $50,000 and expanded to third-party delivery.
Annual cap
$50,000
Permit required
No
Venues
4
Last updated
2026
What You Can Sell
The following product types are permitted under the Michigan cottage food law.
Baked Goods
Permitted- Cakes and cupcakes
- Cookies and brownies
- Muffins and quick breads
- Yeast breads and rolls
- Fruit pies (cream and custard pies require refrigeration and are not permitted)
- Cake pops and dipped treats
- Donuts and pastries
Candies and Confections
Permitted- Chocolates and fudge
- Hard candies and lollipops
- Toffee and caramel (shelf-stable)
- Cake truffles
Preserved and Dry Goods
Permitted- Jams, jellies, and preserves
- Honey and honeycomb
- Dried herbs and spices
- Roasted nuts and trail mix
- Granola and cereal
- Popcorn and flavored popcorn
- Dried pasta (no egg)
Beverages
Permitted- Coffee (roasted or ground, not brewed)
- Dry tea blends
What You Cannot Sell
These product types are not covered by the Michigan cottage food law and require a commercial kitchen license.
- Meat, poultry, and seafood products
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter)
- Items requiring refrigeration (cream pies, cheesecakes)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Canned low-acid vegetables
Where You Can Sell
Michigan permits cottage food sales at the following venues.
Direct from your home
Farmers markets
Roadside stands
Craft fairs
Direct consumer sales at craft fairs are permitted.
Annual Sales Cap
$50,000
Gross annual revenue from all cottage food sales. HB 4122 (2025) raised the cap from $25,000 to $50,000.
Permit and Registration
No permit or registration required
No permit, license, or registration is required for cottage food operations in Michigan.
What a Compliant Michigan Label Looks Like
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Product
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Pops
Net Wt: 8 oz (227g)
Sunflower Home Bakery
412 Maple Ave, Springfield, MI
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil; Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla; Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Confectioner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, FD&C Colors; Water, Propylene Glycol, FD&C Red 40.
Contains:
Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Label Requirements
Every cottage food product sold in Michigan must have a label that includes the following.
| Required field |
|---|
| All 9 FDA major allergens present |
| Complete ingredient list, in descending order by weight |
| Business name |
| Business address |
| Product name |
| Net weight |
| "Not inspected" disclosure statement |
Required Label Disclosure
This exact text must appear on every label you sell in Michigan.
Made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Michigan Cottage Food — Common Questions
No. Michigan does not require any permit or license for cottage food producers operating under the $25,000 annual cap.
You can take orders online, but the transaction must be completed in person. Carrier shipping is not allowed under Michigan's cottage food law.
Yes. Farmers markets are a permitted venue for Michigan cottage food sellers.
Yes. Michigan explicitly permits cottage food sales at craft fairs, making it a good state for sellers who participate in holiday and seasonal markets.
Law reference: Michigan Cottage Food Law (Michigan Food Law, MCL 289.5153) · Last updated 2026 · Always verify requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling.
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