Michigan Cottage Food Law

Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Michigan (2026)

Everything you need to know about the Michigan Cottage Food Law (PA 208) — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.

$25,000

Revenue Limit

Annual limit under cottage food law

In-Person Only

Online Sales

Direct sales at markets and events

No

Permit Required

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moderately regulated

Regulation Level

Michigan is considered moderately regulated for home food

What You Can Sell in Michigan

baked goods

candy

jams

jellies

honey

popcorn

granola

dried herbs

Prohibited Products

meat

dairy

canned low-acid foods

Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.

Michigan Requirements Checklist

Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Michigan under the Michigan Cottage Food Law (PA 208)
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.

Labeling Requirements

Producer name and address

Product name and ingredients

"Made in a home kitchen" disclaimer

Where You Can Sell in Michigan

Direct Sales (from home)

Allowed in Michigan

Online Sales (website)

Not permitted under Michigan cottage food law

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
Eastern Market

Saturday · Year-round

Detroit, Eastern Market District

Corktown Farmers Market

Sunday · June–October

Detroit, Corktown

Northwest Detroit Farmers Market

Thursday · June–October

Detroit, Brightmoor

Food Events in Michigan

Detroit Free Press Food & Wine Experience
September
Detroit

Annual culinary event at Campus Martius Park featuring local food makers.

Dally in the Alley
September
Detroit

Cass Corridor neighborhood festival with local food vendors and artisan booths.

Detroit Vegan Soul Food Festival
June
Detroit

Celebration of plant-based soul food with local food entrepreneurs.

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