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Michigan Food Business Laws

midwest region · Pop. 10,037,261

Workable13 published categoriesLatest recorded review: June 18, 2026

Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.

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Informational Only: This information is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and may not reflect the most recent changes. Verify all requirements with your state's regulatory agency before starting or operating a food business. This is not legal advice.

Cottage Food

Workable

Michigan allows up to $50,000/year (doubled from $25,000 by HB 4122, signed Dec 23, 2025, effective March 24, 2026). Operations selling products at $250+/unit may earn up to $75,000. No registration or fees required. Optional MSU Product Center registration allows using registration number instead of home address. Online/delivery sales allowed effective March 2026.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122 effective March 24, 2026). $75,000 if products at $250+/unit. After Oct 1, 2026, adjusted for inflation.

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

Canning & Preserves

Workable

Michigan allows high-acid canned goods under cottage food up to $50,000/year (HB 4122). No permit required but pH testing mandatory for acidified foods. Food safety training recommended. Online sales allowed. Low-acid canning prohibited.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122)

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Honey

Advantaged

Michigan allows honey under cottage food up to $50,000/year (HB 4122). Apiary registration required. No permit or training required. Honey specifically listed as permitted. Online sales allowed.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Specialty Foods

Workable

Michigan allows specialty dry goods under cottage food up to $50,000/year (HB 4122). No permit or training required. Dried herbs, spice blends, granola, trail mix, and dry mixes all permitted. Online sales allowed. Nut butters and infused oils prohibited.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122)

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Pet Treats

Workable

Michigan requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reporting required. MDARD conducts routine feed inspections. AAFCO compliance mandatory.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; tonnage reporting required

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Fermented Foods

Limited

Michigan does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. Despite being otherwise producer-friendly, fermented products are explicitly excluded. Commercial food processing license required.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122)

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • N/A — fermented foods not permitted under cottage food

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Michigan has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Michigan's cottage food law, which is permissive (a $50,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122 effective March 24, 2026). $75,000 if products at $250+/unit. After Oct 1, 2026, adjusted for inflation.

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Michigan has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Michigan's cottage food law, which is permissive (a $50,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122 effective March 24, 2026). $75,000 if products at $250+/unit. After Oct 1, 2026, adjusted for inflation.

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Farm Direct

Limited

Michigan has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Michigan's cottage food law, which is permissive (a $50,000/yr cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
$50,000 / year

$50,000/year (HB 4122 effective March 24, 2026). $75,000 if products at $250+/unit. After Oct 1, 2026, adjusted for inflation.

License
Not required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Michigan requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reporting required. MDARD conducts routine feed inspections. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; tonnage reporting required

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Michigan requires commercial feed registration through MDARD. Raw pet food requires pathogen testing and commercial facility. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reporting required. MDARD conducts routine inspections with focus on cold chain for raw products.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; pathogen testing and cold chain management required

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Supplements

Limited

Michigan requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through MDARD. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reporting required. Routine inspections. Supplements regulated as animal feed. CBD under Michigan hemp program.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; tonnage reporting required

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Bakery

Limited

Michigan requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through MDARD. Annual license $75 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reporting. No cottage exemption for pet treats. Routine inspections.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; tonnage reporting required

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Food Regulations for Michigan

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact

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Business Formation in Michigan

Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Michigan. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.

LLC Filing Fee

$50

Annual Fee

$25

Processing Estimate

~5 days

DBA Fee

$10

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  • • 24-hour expedited $50, same-day $100+
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Michigan Public Signal

13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.

Revenue-cap periods follow normalized display labels, not verified legal reset rules. Missing or unrecognized periods display as annual; confirm the applicable period with the regulator.

Cottage Food

Workable

Canning & Preserves

Workable

Honey

Advantaged

Specialty Foods

Workable

Pet Treats

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This is informational guidance, not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your state regulatory agency before selling food products.

direct-to-consumer
farmers-market
online-instate (effective March 2026)
mail-order (effective March 2026)
third-party-delivery (effective March 2026)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

candy

dried herbs

positive list — only explicitly listed items allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address (or MSU Product Center registration number)
  • home kitchen not inspected by MDARD disclaimer (11-pt+ font)

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

jams

jellies

fruit butter

apple butter

fruit preserves

pickles (high-acid/acidified)

salsa (acidified)

chutney

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • pH testing required for acidified foods

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

raw honey

filtered honey

creamed honey

comb honey

infused honey

beeswax products

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • product name (honey)
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • USDA grade
  • floral source
  • nutrition facts
  • allergens

Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102; Mich. Comp. Laws § 286.801 (Apiary)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate
delivery

Recorded Products

dried herbs

spice blends

tea blends

dry mixes

seasoning packets

granola

trail mix

dried pasta

flavored salts

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dog treats

cat treats

pet food

pet snacks

biscuits

chews

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

MCL § 287.521 et seq. (Michigan Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online-instate (effective March 2026)
mail-order (effective March 2026)
third-party-delivery (effective March 2026)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

candy

dried herbs

positive list — only explicitly listed items allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address (or MSU Product Center registration number)
  • home kitchen not inspected by MDARD disclaimer (11-pt+ font)

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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farmers-market
online-instate (effective March 2026)
mail-order (effective March 2026)
third-party-delivery (effective March 2026)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

candy

dried herbs

positive list — only explicitly listed items allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address (or MSU Product Center registration number)
  • home kitchen not inspected by MDARD disclaimer (11-pt+ font)

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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farmers-market
online-instate (effective March 2026)
mail-order (effective March 2026)
third-party-delivery (effective March 2026)

Recorded Products

baked goods

jams

jellies

candy

dried herbs

positive list — only explicitly listed items allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name and address (or MSU Product Center registration number)
  • home kitchen not inspected by MDARD disclaimer (11-pt+ font)

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Mich. Comp. Laws § 289.4102

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

dry kibble

wet/canned food

semi-moist food

fresh refrigerated food

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names in descending order by weight
  • nutritional adequacy statement (formulation or feeding trial method)
  • feeding directions
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • AAFCO feeding trial statement
  • life stage designation

MCL § 287.521 et seq. (Michigan Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

raw frozen pet food

freeze-dried raw

dehydrated raw

raw bones

raw meaty bones

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation
  • safe handling instructions
  • storage and temperature requirements
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

MCL § 287.521 et seq. (Michigan Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)

probiotics

omega fatty acids

vitamins

minerals

digestive enzymes

calming supplements

hemp-derived CBD (under state program)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • directions for use/dosage
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • intended use statement

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • NASC quality seal
  • calorie content
  • caution/warning statements

MCL § 287.521 et seq. (Michigan Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online
farmers-market
direct-to-consumer

Recorded Products

baked dog biscuits

pet birthday cakes

frozen yogurt treats

peanut butter cookies

pumpkin treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • treat/snack designation
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • guaranteed analysis
  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

MCL § 287.521 et seq. (Michigan Commercial Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Fermented Foods

Limited

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Farm Direct

Limited

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Pet Supplements

Limited

Pet Bakery

Limited

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