Verified October 26, 2026 from official Michigan sources.
The short answer: Michigan cottage food needs no license, registration or inspection. You can sell up to $50,000 a year ($75,000 if you sell items priced at $250 or more), including online, by mail and through delivery platforms, as long as sales stay in Michigan. Home-cooked meals are not allowed.
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No. Only cottage foods that do not need refrigeration are allowed.
No application, registration, license or permit is needed from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). You can optionally register with the MSU Product Center to use a registration number instead of your home address.
$50,000 a year, or $75,000 if you sell items priced at $250 or more per unit. Keep sales records.
Label in at least 11-point type:
Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Plus your address (or MSU registration number and phone) and standard label information.
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Related: Permits by state · Ohio · Indiana · Illinois
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and can differ by city and county. Confirm with your state or local health or agriculture department before you sell.