Is a license is required to sell salsa and queso?
Salsas, quesos, pepper jelly, and other similar condiments are not Cottage Food eligible products and require a license to be produced and sold at Michigan farmers markets.
According to MSU Extension,
So You Want to Sell Condiments? License Type Guide“Before licensing can occur with a shelf-stable product like these, a process authority review (PAR) must be conducted to determine whether the product’s pH (acidity level) will prevent the bacteria that causes botulism. To begin this process, a processor must submit their standardized recipe and process to a process authority for review and testing.
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s Product Center works with Michigan companies on behalf of the process authority to coordinate recipe review and product testing. This process generally takes 1-3 months depending on the product and responsiveness of the food processor. The MSU Product Center can assist you with this process and quote you the fee associated with your product(s).”