Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration
Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration Process
Please note that you will receive several emails from our automated system. Please be sure to check your spam folder for replies with your receipt, information on next steps, and your registration number. Look for emails from NoReply@ecommerce.msu.edu and centeric@msu.centericmail.com.
System Launch Webinar Recording
On May 21, 2026, the MSU Product Center and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a a free informational webinar to share the latest updates with the Cottage Food Law in Michigan, including the launch of the Voluntary Registration process. A captioned recording of this webinar is available on-demand.
MDARD Cottage Food Law Guidelines:
For additional information, please visit MDARD's webpage Michigan Cottage Foods Information.