Michigan Cottage Food Label Requirements

The required label statement

Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

At least the equivalent of 11-point font, in a color providing clear contrast to the background (MCL 289.4102(3)(g)). All caps or upper/lower case both acceptable per MDARD; statutory wording with title-case agency name is the safest render.

What must be on your label

• EITHER name and address of the business (physical home-kitchen address, no PO Box) OR name, telephone number, and MSU Product Center registration number (address-privacy option)
• Name of the cottage food product
• Ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight (sub-ingredients of prepared items listed, e.g. "soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt)")
• Net weight or net volume, with metric equivalent
• Allergen labeling per federal requirements
• If any nutritional claim is made: labeling per federal requirements
• The disclaimer statement (≥11-pt, contrasting color); products prepackaged and labeled before sale

Example: a bag of butter cookies

An illustrative label worksheet, with placeholders for your own details. It is not an approved product label or a tested recipe. Replace the ingredients and measured package quantity with your actual product information.

The example ingredient order follows the input weights in our butter-cookie recipe. It does not establish the weight of a finished bag or jar. Any additions or supplier sub-ingredients must be reflected in your own label.

This worksheet uses the physical-address option. MDARD also describes the voluntary registration option for address privacy. Check the printed home-kitchen statement against the 11-point minimum and contrast requirement; its size on this web page is not a print-size check. See MDARD's labeling guidance and examples.

Before you print

1. Match every ingredient and sub-ingredient to your actual recipe and supplier labels.
2. Check the allergen declaration, the filled package's net quantity, and producer details.
3. Include the Michigan statement and check its size on the final printed label.
4. Review the whole package, including any required information placed outside the Nutrition Facts panel.