Bill > HB4122

This bill modifies existing Michigan food safety regulations to clarify and expand rules for cottage food operations (home-based food businesses). The bill defines a cottage food operation as a person producing food products in their primary home kitchen and establishes specific requirements for selling these products. Key provisions include allowing sales directly to consumers through various methods like in-person sales, internet orders, and third-party delivery platforms, with the requirement that the seller must have an opportunity to directly interact with the customer beforehand. The bill sets annual gross sales limits of $50,000 (or $75,000 for products priced at $250 or more per unit) until October 2026, after which these limits will be adjusted for inflation. Cottage food products must be prepackaged, properly labeled with specific information like ingredients, allergens, and a disclaimer that the kitchen has not been inspected, and stored only in the primary residence. The bill also creates an optional registration program through Michigan State University's Product Center, which allows cottage food operators to receive a unique registration number for a one-time fee of up to $50. Importantly, while cottage food operations are exempt from standard food establishment licensing, they must still adhere to food safety standards and can be subject to enforcement actions for violations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4122