Why this matters
What Michigan actually allows — and what it doesn't.
PA 113 of 2010 (Michigan Cottage Food Law), as amended by HB 4122 / Public Act 51 of 2025; signed Dec 23, 2025, effective March 24, 2026
Major 2024-2025 Changes (HB4122):
Revenue cap DOUBLED from $25,000 to $50,000 gross annual sales
$75,000 cap for cottage food operations selling products priced at $250+ per unit
Annual revenue cap
$50,000 a year.
Annual gross cap
$50,000
Required label language
Every package carries a statutory disclaimer.
The disclaimer below must appear on every package, in the exact casing the statute specifies:
Required on every label
Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
— PA 113 of 2010 (Michigan Cottage Food Law), as amended by HB 4122 / Public Act 51 of 2025
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Michigan — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
YesYesSeller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
YesYesInterstate sales
YesYesWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
Michigan does not require state registration.
- Registration
Not required
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Not required
- Address privacy
Available
Via registration id
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Tcs
- Dairy
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Custards
- Puddings
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Jerky
- Pumpkin Pies
- Custard Pies
- Cream Filled Pastries
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Michigan.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Michigan's cottage food lane. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Optional: register for address privacy
Michigan does not require registration, but offers an optional ID that replaces your home address on labels.
Agency pageLabel every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, allergens, and the statute-required disclaimer verbatim.
Start taking orders
Michigan allows online orders, in-state shipping, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels.
Frequently asked
Michigan cottage food — your questions answered.
What changed under HB 4122 effective March 24, 2026?
Major expansion. The revenue cap DOUBLED from $25,000 to $50,000 gross annual sales ($75,000 for operations selling products priced at $250+ per unit). Online sales are now allowed. Third-party delivery (DoorDash, Instacart) is now allowed. Interstate shipping is now allowed — previously all three were prohibited under PA 113 of 2010. CPI inflation adjustment begins October 1, 2026.
Do I need to register with the state?
No. Michigan cottage food operations are exempt from MDARD licensing, inspection, and food safety certification. A voluntary MSU Product Center registration system was authorized to provide address privacy (assigned number replaces home address on labels, exempt from FOIA), but as of February 2026 it's "to be announced soon" and not yet operational.
Can I run more than one cottage food operation from the same residence?
Yes, as of March 24, 2026 — HB 4122 explicitly allows multiple cottage food operations at one residence, which was previously prohibited.
What foods can I not sell?
Dairy products (cheese, yogurt, butter, cream cheese frostings, custards, puddings), meat, poultry, seafood (including jerky), pumpkin and custard pies, cream-filled products, and oil-based products like garlic oil. Cottage foods must be non-potentially hazardous and not require time/temperature control.
Is the revenue cap based on gross or net sales?
Gross sales. The $50,000 cap is your total revenue before any costs are deducted.
Michigan cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Michigan does not require state registration for the cottage food lane. The annual gross sales cap is $50,000. Michigan allows online orders, in-state shipping, seller delivery for cottage food sellers in the current data.
Do I need a cottage food license in Michigan?
Not for the cottage food lane in the current data. Michigan may still have label, food-category, local zoning, or other business rules, so check the official source before you sell.
What foods can I sell from home in Michigan?
Michigan's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include tcs, dairy, cheese, yogurt, butter.