Michigan direct-to-consumer compliance guide, 2026

Supplements

Michigan requires a food establishment license for anyone handling dietary supplements, effective May 1, 2025.

Licensed Facility Required

YesWhat's covered

  • Supplements made, packed, labeled or sold by a licensed firm
  • Firms complying with 21 CFR 111
  • Products with compliant Supplement Facts labels
  • Retail sale by licensed sellers

NoNeeds a different path

  • Selling supplements without an MDARD food establishment license
  • Tinctures, teas with dosing or health claims under cottage law
  • Products with psychoactive additives not approved by FDA
  • Disease treatment claims

Three compliance steps

  1. A

    Decide if your product is a supplement

    Products making wellness claims or giving dosing, in forms like capsules, powders and tinctures, are supplements.

  2. B

    License and comply

    Apply for the MDARD food establishment license (online via LPS). Comply with 21 CFR 111 and be ready for inspection.

  3. C

    Label and renew

    Use compliant labels; renew by April 30 each year.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
LicenseFood establishment license required to make, hold, pack, label, distribute or sellMDARD
cGMP21 CFR 111MDARD / FDA
RenewalApplications and renewals due April 30MDARD
Cottage lawSupplements excluded in any formMDARD
Psychoactive additivesNo legal path as food ingredientsMDARD
Penalty example$250 administrative fine for operating without a license appears in MDARD enforcementMDARD

Frequently asked questions

Is there an exemption for small supplement makers?

MDARD states there is no exemption for dietary supplements.

Can I sell herbal tea with claims?

It may be a supplement requiring a license.

When do I renew?

By April 30 each year.

Printable checklist