michigan’s new cottage food act
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Michigan’s New Cottage Food Act
An Opportunity to Participate in Michigan’s Growing Food Industry
Pittsfield Union GrangeNovember 10, 2010
Frank Gublo
Michigan State University Product Michigan State University Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Center for Agriculture and Natural
ResourcesResources
Michigan State University ExtensionMichigan State University Extension705 Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor Michigan, 705 Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor Michigan, 4810348103Phone: 313-401-6283Phone: [email protected]@msu.eduwww.facebook.com/gublowww.facebook.com/gublo
Michigan’s New Cottage Food Act
• Legislation was crafted to encourage Legislation was crafted to encourage entrepreneurship, support local farmers markets entrepreneurship, support local farmers markets and to further develop local food systemsand to further develop local food systems
• Takes away some of the obstacles that prevent Takes away some of the obstacles that prevent people from starting a food businesspeople from starting a food business
What types of food can be produced under the Michigan’s Cottage Food Act? Foods with low risk for foodborne illness
• Jams and Jellies• Breads• Cookies• Fruit Pies• Vinegar
• Coated or Uncoated Nuts
• Herbs-dried• Pasta-dried
• Cotton Candy• Popcorn
• Chocolate Covered Items• Cakes
• Dry Bulk Items
Under Michigan’s Cottage Food Act, where can food products be produced?
A single family domestic residence
• House
• Apartment
• Condo
• Rental House
What needs to be on your Label?
• Name of the food product
• Ingredients
• Net Weight or Volume
• Name and Address of the Business
• Allergen Labeling
All food produced under Michigan’s Cottage Food Act Must Contain the Statement:
Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of
Agriculture
Food safety in your kitchen and home
Personal hygiene, clean kitchen and storage areas are key:
•Clean Counters, Sinks, Floors Ceilings•Clean pots, pans, bowls, utensils•Store in clean dry places, not on floors•Insect, rodent and pest free•Exclude pets from food prep areas•Proven food processes•Clean vehicle
The business aspects of the Michigan Cottage Food Act
• Market managers are very important to your success
• Sales limit
• In person sales only• Local zoning can be an
issue• Liability insurance
Finding More Help
Michigan Department of Agriculture
http://michigan.gov/mda
Michigan State University Extension-Washtenawhttp://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/extension
Michigan State University Product Centerhttp://www.productcenter.msu.edu/
