Michigan direct-to-consumer compliance guide, 2026

Oils

Only oils flavored with dried herbs or spices qualify; fresh herbs and garlic carry botulism risk.

Cottage Eligible (Dried Infusions)

YesWhat's covered

  • Oils flavored with dried herbs or spices
  • Flavored and plain vinegars
  • Nut butters (see Nuts & Seeds)
  • In-state sales under cottage labeling

NoNeeds a different path

  • Oils infused with fresh herbs, fresh fruit or vegetables
  • Any oil with garlic, fresh or dried
  • Pressed or extracted oils: not named, ask MDARD
  • Salad dressings and sauces

Three compliance steps

  1. A

    Use dried flavorings only

    MDARD allows oils flavored with dried herbs or spices. Fresh additions create botulism risk.

  2. B

    Leave out garlic

    Garlic, fresh or dried, is prohibited in cottage oils.

  3. C

    Label and sell in Michigan

    Use cottage label with ingredients, net volume and allergen statement.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Dried herb or spice oilsAllowedMDARD
Fresh herb oilsNot allowedMDARD
Garlic oilsNot allowed, fresh or driedMDARD
Pressed oilsNot named on list: ask MDARDMDARD
Dressings, saucesNot allowedMDARD
LabelNet volume, ingredients, cottage statementMDARD

Frequently asked questions

Can I make rosemary oil?

Yes if the rosemary is dried.

Can I add garlic?

No. Garlic is excluded whether fresh or dried.

Can I press sunflower oil?

Not listed; ask MDARD.

Printable checklist