Michigan Cottage Food Information

Sawyer's Sweets operates under Michigan's cottage-food exemption. Products are made in the owner's Michigan primary residence/home kitchen. Only products the owner has verified are shelf-stable and do not require time or temperature control for safety are offered. Sales are direct to consumers, and products are sold and delivered only within Michigan. Online ordering retains an opportunity for direct interaction before the sale. Physical labels—not this page—carry the required business and product information, ingredients in descending order including subingredients, metric and U.S. customary net quantity, allergen information, and the required home-kitchen disclosure. “Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.” As of the 2026-09-12 review, the ordinary annual gross-sales limit is $50,000. Sawyer's Sweets maintains required records. Official sources reviewed 2026-09-12: - MDARD Cottage Food overview: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food - MDARD Selling and Samples: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food/selling-and-samples - MDARD Labeling: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food/labeling - MDARD What Can I Make?: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food/what-can-i-make - MDARD Getting Started FAQ: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/cottage-food/getting-started-faq - Michigan Food Law, MCL 289.4102: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-92-2000-IV.pdf