MI SB1403

Defines "cottage food operation" as a person producing or packaging non-potentially hazardous food in their home kitchen.

Exempts cottage food operations from licensing requirements under the Food Law of 2000, though they remain subject to labeling, adulteration, and other food safety standards.

Requires cottage food operation labels to include the operator's name and address, food name, production date, lot number, complete ingredient list, net weight/volume, and a statement that the food was "Made in a home kitchen that is not licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture."

Limits cottage food operations to selling non-potentially hazardous foods (honey, baked goods, jams, dried fruits, etc.) at homes, farm markets, farmers markets, fairs, and festivals; certified operations may also sell by mail, internet, or on consignment to individual grocery stores.

Requires cottage food operators to complete a department-approved basic food safety training program and obtain a certification number; caps annual gross sales at $30,000.00 and prohibits relabeling or repackaging of cottage food operation products by other persons.