Sell Homemade Food in Michigan — A Friendly 2026 Guide
Everything you need to start your home food business in Michigan — what you can sell, what permits you need, where to register, and how to ship.
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$50,000/year ($75,000 for items priced $250+/unit)
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
business-friendly
Regulation Level
Michigan is considered business-friendly for home food
You've Got This — Here's How to Start
Selling food from home in Michigan is easier than it sounds. Just follow these steps in order.
Read your state's rules (5 min)
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) explains everything you need to know about the Michigan Cottage Food Law (PA 113 of 2010, as amended by HB 4122 of 2026).
Print your labels
Every package needs a label with your name, ingredients, and a few other details. We list exactly what Michigan requires below.
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What You Can Sell in Michigan
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Rules can change — quickly check with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) before you start, just to be safe.
Michigan Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Michigan under the Michigan Cottage Food Law (PA 113 of 2010, as amended by HB 4122 of 2026)
No Permit Needed
Michigan does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Michigan does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Michigan allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
What Goes on Your Label
Every package you sell needs a label. Here's exactly what Michigan wants on it — copy this list.
Name and physical address of the cottage food operation (P.O. Box not allowed; MSU Product Center ID may substitute)
Product name
Complete ingredient list in descending order by weight, including sub-ingredients
Net weight or volume
Allergen disclosure (milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
"Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development" in at least 11-point font with clear contrast
Ingredient list — listed in order from most to least
Michigan requires you to list every ingredient on each package. Start with the heaviest ingredient and work your way down. Sub-ingredients (like "chocolate chips: cocoa, sugar, milkfat") go in parentheses.
Allergen disclosure — required
Clearly list any of the 9 major allergens your product contains: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. A simple line works: "Contains: wheat, eggs, milk."
What You Can Ship From Michigan
Cookies, jams, dry mixes — these ship great from Michigan. Here's what works.
Shelf-stable products that ship well
baked goods
candy
jams
honey
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Ship within Michigan only
Michigan's cottage food law only applies to sales within Michigan. Selling into other states requires meeting that state's commercial-food rules, which generally means a licensed facility.
What can't ship
Anything that needs refrigeration — cheesecakes, custard pies, cream-filled pastries, fresh dairy, meat — can't be shipped under cottage food rules. Stick to dry, shelf-stable items for shipping. Local pickup and delivery still work great for everything else.
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Where You Can Sell in Michigan
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Michigan
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Michigan
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Michigan
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Michigan cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Michigan
Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations
Farmers Markets in Michigan
Michigan allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Michigan
Detroit Free Press Food & Wine Experience
Annual culinary event at Campus Martius Park featuring local food makers.
Dally in the Alley
Cass Corridor neighborhood festival with local food vendors and artisan booths.
Detroit Vegan Soul Food Festival
Celebration of plant-based soul food with local food entrepreneurs.
Home Food Business Types in Michigan
Start any of these home food businesses under the Michigan Cottage Food Law (PA 113 of 2010, as amended by HB 4122 of 2026)
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Explore Cottage Food Laws in Other States
Moving or expanding beyond Michigan? Compare the rules elsewhere.
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