Before you start selling your honey, you need to make sure that it complies with federal, state, and local regulations. There are federal labeling standards that your honey should adhere to.

Common Name

First, the “common” name of the product should be visible on the label—in this case, “honey” should be clearly visible. If the honey is from a primary floral source, the name of the plant or blossom should be labeled too (i.e. Clover honey).

Net Weight

Second, the net weight of your honey should be included on the label in both pounds/ounces and in grams. The weight should be typed in an easy-to-read style, and it should be placed in the lower third of the front label.

When calculating the net weight, use the government conversion of one ounce (oz.) = 28.3495 grams or 1 pound (lb.) = 453.592 grams. The total should be rounded after the conversion, not before, and the net weight on the label shouldn’t surpass more than three digits after the decimal point.

Ingredients

Because honey is a single-ingredient product, it doesn’t have to be named on the label when it is already included in the common name. An ingredient statement should be included if the honey contains ingredients other than honey—spices, flavorings, and incidental additives, “additives that have no functional role and with minimal presence in the finished product,” are exceptions.

According to Honey.com, size of type should follow these guidelines: “The type size for ingredient listings must be no less than 1/16 of an inch as measured by the small letter “o” or by the large letter “O” if all caps are used in the declaration. There are exemptions that allow smaller type sizes for small packages.”

Country of Origin

If your honey is imported, the country of origin must be labeled in English, even if the label already includes approved USDA marks or grade statements. The Federal Register includes additional labeling information for imported products.

Contact Information

The honey label must include who sold the honey and their contact information, which includes the manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name and address. This is known as the “signature line,” which must be placed on the front label or information panel. Full address and phone number should be included if there is space, and all information should be at least 1/16 of an inch tall.

Color Designations of Honey

The USDA specifies seven different color standard designations that must be identified in the honey label. There are seven color ranges include:

• Water White: “Honey that is Water White or lighter in color.”
• Extra White: “Honey that is darker than Water White, but not darker than Extra White in color.”
• White: “Honey that is darker than Extra White, but not darker than Whtie in color.”
• Extra Light Amber: “Honey that is darker than White, but not darker than Extra Light Amber in color.”
• Light Amber: “Honey that is darker than Extra Light Amber, but not darker than Light Amber in color.”
• Amber: “Honey that is darker than Light Amber, but not darker than Amber in color.”
• Dark Amber: “Honey that is darker than Amber in color.”

Honey Grade Requirements

Finally, the honey’s grade, its quality, needs to be identified on the label. According to the USDA, there are four types of honey grades:

• “U.S. Grade A is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 90 points.”
• “U.S. Grade B is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 80 points.”
• “U.S. Grade C is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 70 points.”
• “Substandard is the quality of extracted honey that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.”

Once your honey meets all of the above requirements, it meets federal labeling regulations. Next, check your state’s labeling requirements, which vary by state.

Sticking to the Standards: State Honey Labeling Requirements

On top of federal honey labeling rules, states have their own honey labeling requirements, and these honey labeling requirements differ state by state.

Alabama

In Alabama, the law states that people cannot sell any product that is branded as “honey” if it isn’t pure honey. This “fake” honey cannot have any picture or drawing of a bee, beehive, or honeycomb because it is misleading. 

In addition, no person or company can manufacture or sell anything branded as honey if this product is mixed with another substance or ingredient. If the honey is mixed with something else, the package must contain a list of ingredients that includes honey. However, this product that isn’t purse honey cannot be sold as honey or labeled as honey. Any product that may resemble honey, mixture or not, that isn’t pure honey, cannot be sold as honey or labeled as honey.

Alaska

In Alaska, packaged honey produced in the home is a cottage food and must include a label with the Alaska business license number or the name, address, and telephone number of the person who manufactured the product If there’s a consumer problem or complaint, the DEC will be able to link the product to the producer.

Arizona

In Arizona, if honey is produced in a home, it is considered a cottage food that must be labeled properly when it is sold. The label must include:

• “The name and registration number of the food preparer (Registration numbers began July 1, 2019, Home address is no longer required on the label.)
• A list of all the ingredients in the product
• The product’s production date
• The following statement: “This product was produced in a home kitchen that may process common food allergens and is not subject to public health inspection.”
• If applicable, a statement that the product was made in a facility for individuals with developmental disabilities.”

Arkansas

In Arkansas, honey is also classified as a cottage food if made at home. The packaged honey must include a label with the following information:

• Contact information of the manufacturer or processor: name and address
• Common name of product
• Ingredient list where ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• A statement in 10-point type: “This Product is Home-Produced.”
• Nutritional claims not allowed.

“It is recommended that honey manufacturers/processors include this additional statement to their product label: “Honey is not recommended for infants less than twelve (12) months of age”.

California

In California, if produced at home and sold to the public, honey is also considered a cottage food. The label must include:

• Common name of product
• Contact information of producer: name and address including street, city, state, and zip code. If the business is listed in a major telephone directory with the business name and complete address, only city, state, and zip code need to be included on the label.
• A statement that says, “Made in a Home Kitchen” or “Repackaged in a Home Kitchen” printed in at least 12-point type
• Ingredient list if the product contains two or more ingredients, where the ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance by weight. Sub ingredients also need to be identified.
• Major allergens should be identified in an allergen declaration. Major allergens include milk, eggs, tree nuts (i.e. almonds, pecans, walnuts), wheat, peanuts, or soybeans. 
• Net quantity of food product: weight or volume in both English units (i.e. ounces/pounds) and metric units (grams)
• Registration Number for Class A Operations or Permit Number for Class B operations
• County issuing the Cottage Food Registration or Permit

Colorado

Honey falls under cottage foods, where the label must include:

• Product identity
• Contact information of producer: name, address, phone number, and email
• Production date of product
• Ingredient list
• The following statement: “This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection and that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish and crustacean shellfish. This product is not intended for resale.”

Connecticut

In Connecticut, honey labeling must include:

• Common name in bold type
• Net quantity in English and metric measures. Descriptive terms such as “Approximate” or “Full ounce” are not allowed.
• Declaration of responsibility: manufacturer or packager name and address
• If there are any additional ingredients, a content statement must be included.

Delaware

Delaware honey labeling requirements follow the same federal requirements (look to the federal requirements for specifics). They must include:

• The common name
• Contact information
• Country of Origin
• Net Weight
• Ingredients

Florida

Florida honey labeling must include:

• “Statement of identity or name of product:
  • All products labeled “honey,” must be pure honey as defined by Florida Law, “… only the natural food product made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers or the saccharine exudation of plants, containing no other additives.” 
  • Floral source may be included in front of the word, “honey”. (Example: Tupelo Honey). 
  • The floral source cannot be qualified by the term, “pure”, since bees do not exclusively use one floral source, only predominantly. (Example: Pure Tupelo Honey). The statement “Pure Honey – Tupelo,” is permitted.
  • Honey from one floral source cannot be blended with honey from another floral source and the honey retain one of the honey floral source identifiers. This blend of honeys must either be identified simply as “pure honey” or “honey, a blend of _________ and __________ honeys”.
• Declaration of Contents or how much honey is in the container. 
  • Must be placed in the lower 30% of the display panel (label). 
  • Must be expressed as “Net Wt. _____ oz.” The English system must be followed by a metric declaration. For example: Net Wt. 1 lb (454 g). Dual declaration of the English unit is voluntary. Place the second declaration in parenthesis. 
  • Must be a distinct item on the label separated by at least a space equal to the height of the lettering used in the declaration both above, below, and alongside the statement. 
  • The statement of net contents may be blown or embossed if all other required information is also blown or embossed. 
  • Legibility requirements include: 
    • Lettering to be no more than 3 times as high as wide. 
    • Letter heights are measured using the upper case unless upper and lower case is used, it is the lower case letter “o” must meet the minimum type size. 
    • The height of type used in the net contents statement is determined by the size of the package container capable of bearing a label. The minimum type size is 1/16″ for those < 5 sq. in.; areas < 25 sq. in. require letters 1/8″ in height minimum; and for 25 – 100 sq. in., 3/16″ in height. 
• Name and full address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor including zip code. The street address may be omitted if the firm is listed in the current directory.
• Nutritional labeling is required unless an exemption as a small business is requested. However, if you make any nutrient content or health related statement on the label, then, the exemption is lost and nutrition labeling information is mandatory.”

According to the University of Florida, common honey labeling mistakes include:

• “Placing the net contents in the upper part of the label — it must be in the lower 30%. 
• Using improper “Net Wt.” statement. 
• Omitting a portion of the address, particularly the zip code. 
• Claiming a “pure” floral source. 
• Improperly identify”

Georgia

In Georgia, the labels of honey products in consumer size containers and bulk must include:

• The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, including city, state, and zip code
• The weight of the honey in English and metric units. The weight must be listed on the bottom third of the principal display panel (PDP).
• Common name
• A product code by the food manufacturer or processor that has information that would allow people to trace the product back to production information

Hawaii

In Hawaii, honey made at home must contain labeling that includes:

• Contact information of producer: name and address
• Net weight and volume of honey
• Honey production date
• In clear aThe statement, “Honey should not be consumed by infants under one year of age” must be printed in clear and conspicuous print.
• The statement, “This product is home-produced and processed and has not been inspected by the Department of Health” must be printed in clear and conspicuous print.

Idaho

Idaho honey labels for honey produced at home must follow FDA requirements and also include the contact information for the cottage food operation. The label must clearly state who produced the honey and that the honey was made in a “home kitchen which isn’t subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority.” It must also say that the  honey may contain allergens.

Although it isn’t required, it is encouraged to identify the ingredients, sub ingredients, and potential food allergens listed under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act,  and production date. A statement of net quantity and a statement of product identity should also be included.

Products that are claimed as “organic” or “gluten free” may warrant additional labeling requirements and regulation.

Illinois

In Illinois, honey produced as a cottage food must have a label including the following:

• Contact information of producer: name and address
• Common name
• Ingredient list where ingredients are listed in descending order of predominance by weight by their common names. Colors, artificial flavors, and preservatives are included.
• The statement “This product was produced in a home kitchen not subject to public health inspection that may also process common food allergens” must be included.
• The date the honey was processed
• FDA-specific labeling of major allergens

Indiana

In Indiana, honey produced at home must have a label that includes:

• Contact information of producer: name and address
• Common nae of product
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Net weight and volume of honey by standard measures or numerical count
• The statement printed at least 10-point type: “This product is home produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the State Dept. of Health” 
• The date the honey was processed

Iowa

In Iowa, all food must include labeling that states the food’s common name and name and address of whoever made the food. A label must identify allergen information. Major allergens include peanuts, soybeans (not refined soybean il), milk, eggs, fish, crustacean (crab, lobster, or shrimp), tree nuts (almonds, pecans, and walnuts), and wheat.

Food produced in licensed food establishments or food processing plants must include labels with:

• Product name 
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Contact information of manufacturer, packer, or distributor: name and address. If the name provided isn’t for the actual manufacturer, the phrases “manufactured for” or “distributed by” must be included.
• Net weight or volume
• Allergen information
• Nutrition labeling information is required unless exempt. Exemptions can be found on www.fda.gov.

Kansas

In Kansas, the honey label must include:

• Common name of product
• Name and address of whoever made or sold the product
• Product ingredients in descending order of predominance, important for those with food allergies

Kentucky

In Kentucky, honey produced as a “cottage food” must include a label with the following:

• Contact information of producer: name and address
• Common name of product
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Net weight and volume of the honey by standard measure of numerical count
• The statement “This product is home produced and processed” in 10-point type.
• Date the honey was processed

Louisiana

Honey in Louisiana must include labeling with:

• The common or standard name of the product (“honey”). If the producer determines a specific plant or blossom that is the main floral source of the honey, the product can be labeled with the name of the plant or blossom.
• List of ingredients: If the honey includes two or more ingredients, each ingredient must be listed in descending order of predominance by weight. The ingredient list can be either on the principal display panel or an information panel. Ingredients must be identified by their common names, and chemical preservatives should also be identified by their common names and include its functional use (i.e. “sodium benzoate as a preservative”).
• Information of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor: The label must  include the name and location of the place of business either on the principal display panel or information panel. If the product isn’t manufactured by the person whose name appears on the label, a clarifying statement must be added to connect the product to the person with the food (i.e. “Manufactured for _,” “Distributed by _,” “Packed for _,” etc.).
• Net quantity of contents: Each package must include the net quantity of contents, or weight. The weight should be included in the lower third of the principal display panel with its weight in numbers. The weight should be identified in fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and gallons and its metric equivalent. 
• Print and type must follow these specifications:

• Nutrition information: All products intended for human consumption and sold must contain nutrition information. There are several exemptions:
  • “If an operation employs fewer than 10 full-time employees and sells fewer than 10,000 units of a product per annum, it is granted an automatic exemption.
  • If an operation employs fewer than 100 full-time employees and sells fewer than 100,000 units of a product per annum, it will be granted an exemption provided that a request is filed annually with FDA.”

If there are nutritional claims, they must follow federal regulations.

Maine

In Maine, the following information must be included in the principal display panel or label statement of net quantity:

• Product identity
• Manufacturer’s name and place of business
• Identity of packer or distributor
• Net quantity of content in weight in measure or numerical content

Maryland

In Maryland, honey produced in a home must include a labeling with the following information:

• The name and address of the establishment that produced the food
• The product’s name, ingredients, and net weight/volume
• Allergen information specified by federal labeling requirements: Major food allergens such as milk, egg, fish, crustacean, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans must be identified.
• If a nutritional claim is made, it must follow federal labeling requirements.
• The statement “Made by a cottage food business that is not subject to Maryland food safety regulation” must be clearly printed on the label in at least 10-point type.

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, any product that resembles or imitates honey but isn’t pure honey cannot be branded as “honey” or sold as “honey.” Any product that is a mixture of honey with another substance or ingredient cannot be branded as “honey” or sold as “honey.”

If there is a honey mixture, the labeling should include the ingredients, but it still cannot be branded or sold as “honey” or “imitation honey,” or contain the word “honey.”

On the label, the following information must be included:

• Common name of product
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight and a list of sub ingredients
• Net weight of product: ounces and pounds if product weighs more than one pound
• If the product is perishable, “Keep refrigerated” or “Keep frozen” should be included
• Open-dating and recommended storage conditions should be included on the package if the product is perishable or semi-perishable
• If there is an open date on the product, it must not be altered
• Name and location of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor
• Nutrition labeling

Michigan

In Michigan, honey labeling must include the following:

• Common name of the product (statement of identity)
  • If the product uses artificial flavorings that resemble the main flavor of the food, “artificially flavored” or “artificial” should be used with the product name (i.e. Artificial Orange Flavored Punch)
  • If fanciful terms are used, they can be used as a supplement to the statement of identity and cannot be false or misleading
  • Form of the food in the identity statement if the food is sold in several forms, such as sliced, diced, whole, dried, etc.
  • If a food is an imitation of another food (a product that resembles another food but has less nutritional value), it must be labeled
• Name and address of a responsible party: actual business street address, city, state, and zip code must be included together. But if the address is included in a current telephone directory under the party’s name, the street address doesn’t have to be included. If the responsible party is not the manufacturer, it must be identified by describing the relationship (i.e. “Distributed by _).
• Quantity Declaration: “Must be placed on the principal display panel (PDP) in the lower third of the panel. It must be printed in the required minimum type size and surrounded by sufficient clear space. The print size of the statement is regulated by the area of the PDP and is based on the size of a lower case “o.” If only upper-case letters are used, the size is based on the height of the upper-case letters.”

• Net weight: Weight in metric and US customary system must be included in the net quantity statement. If the food is packaged at the retail store level or for random weight packages, the metric weight doesn’t need to be included.
• Ingredients: A product that has more than one ingredient must include a complete ingredient list in order of descending predominance by weight. The ingredients must be identified by their common names. Spices and flavorings can be identified as “spices” or “flavorings.” The source of fats and oil must be identified. Preservatives must be identified with their functions (i.e. preserved with sulfur dioxide).
  • Standards of identity: What can and cannot be sold under a product name
  • All certified colors must be identified in the ingredient statement by the common name
  • If “other foods” is listed as an ingredient, if these foods have constituent ingredients, those must be listed in parentheses
• Type size: Required information must be printed in a type that is at least 1/16 of an inch tall
• Nutrition: All prepackaged foods must include nutrition labeling. Foods tht are exempt include restaurant foods, food from small businesses, and food for immediate consumption. Nutrient claims (i.e. low fat) do not fall under the exemption. For mos businesses, “the mandatory components and the order in which they must appear are: calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.”
• Sell-by date: There must be a recommended last day of sale, including the month, and day, labeled on the packaging for all packaged and perishable foods (with a shelf life of 90 days or less). Terms such as “sell by,” “sell before,” “last date of sale,” and more can be used.
• Meaningful coding: Prepackaged food must have a meaningful lot code that identifies a lot
• The common allergens (wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and crustacean) must be identified on the label.

Minnesota

In Minnesota, liquid and comb honey (not processed honey) should include the following information:

• Information on the principal display panel should be at least 1/16 of an inch tall.
• Product identity (“honey”) and a complete list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight if there are additional ones to honey. All artificial colors must be listed, and name and address should be included on label.
• Net quantity of contents: Weight should be specified. “This declaration of contents must be expressed both in ounces and full unit if one to four pounds, or one pint to one gallon. The metric equivalent is sometimes required. The declaration must be located in the lower one-third of the label separated from all other print. If the weight is more than one pound, fractions of a pound are expressed as a decimal, e.g., 1 1/2 pounds is 1.5 lb. The declaration must be in letters and numbers in a type and size relative to the area of the label panel of the package as follows:
  • Not less than 1/16 inch in height for a label of five square inches or less.
  • Not less that 1/8 inch in height for a label of more than five square inches but less than 25 square inches.
  • Not less than 3/16 inch in height for a label more than 25 square inches.”
• Health claims shouldn’t be made on the label because they are subject to special nutritional labeling.
• Labeling must be truthful and accurate.
• The US grade is voluntary, but if included, it is offered as a fee for service.

Mississippi

In Mississippi, every honey product sold must have the following on the outside of the container:

• “a paper label
• permanent type stamped imprint or embossed material on the container itself plainly printed in the English language truly certifying the net contents of the container
• the name
• brand
• name and address of the person or processor offering such honey or honey products for sale
• true statement of the contents contained therein.”

It is illegal for anyone to label or sell a product as “pure honey” if it doesn’t meet Mississippi’s Department of Agriculture and Commerce minimum requirements. Artificial honey that isn’t 100% honey needs to be identified and labeled as “artificial honey.” It is also against the law to use a fictitious name or address for a manufacturer or distributor.

Missouri

In Missouri, the honey must include two labels. The first primary/principle display panel is required to have the product’s common name and net quantity (weight in English and metric measurements). If the PDP is the sole label, it must include a list of ingredients by weight in descending order and the name and address of the company.

The second label, the Information Panel (IP), is where the nutrition facts are listed. The ingredient list and contact information of the responsible party is also included here if not included in the PDP. This label must also include any of the major allergens if they are present.

Montana

In Montana, all honey sold in containers must contain a label with the following information:

• Product identity: If there are no added ingredients or flavors, the product can be identified as “honey.” If flavor is added, the product name should reflect that. If sugar or sweetener is added, the product name should also identify that the product is a blend of honey and the added sweetener.
• Contact information
• Net weight
• Ingredient list if there are additional ingredients to the honey, listed in descending order by predominance. There are also additional labeling requirements that can be found here www.fcss.mt.gov

Nebraska

In Nebraska, all honey must include a label including:

• Common name
• Contact information of the producer, packer, or distributor: name and address
• Net contents
• List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight

Nevada

In Nevada, packaged honey should include the principal display panel, the front label panel, with all required label statements. There can also be an information panel, the label immediately to the right of the PDP.

The product identity (name) and net quantity statement (weight) should be placed on the PDP and on the information panel.The product identity should be in bold type and easily seen as one of the most prominent pieces of information on the PDP.

The information panel includes label statements that don’t appear on the PDP, such as the contact information (name, address, city, state, and zip code) of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, ingredient list, nutrition information, and allergy information. Specifically, “Use letters that are at least one-sixteenth (1/16) inch in height based on the lower case letter “o”. The letters must not be more than three times as high as they are wide, and the lettering must contrast sufficiently with the background so as to be easy to read. Do not crowd required labeling with artwork or non-required labeling. Smaller type sizes may be used for information panel labeling on very small food packages.”

Any information not required by the FDA is “intervening material” that should not be placed between the necessary information on the information panel.

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, all honey that is sold should include labeling with:

• “The name, address and zip code of the packer, distributor, or producer
• The true name of the product
• The grade, or the term ” not graded”
• The volume of the contents at 68 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 degrees Celsius or the net weight of the contents.”

If a product is labeled and sold as pure honey, it should not contain any type of sugar or foreign sweetener. It should also not be artificially bleached or lightened in color. Only filtration to remove suspended solids using cloth or paper is allowed.

New Jersey

In New Jersey, the labeling on honey products should include:

• Contact information of seller or processor: name and address
• Common name of product
• Ingredient list listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Net weight of the honey

New Mexico

In New Mexico, if honey is produced in a home and sold, the operator needs a permit from the New Mexico Environment Department and a certification from an approved food safety course before applying for the permit.

All packaged honey requires a label containing:

• Contact information of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor: name, address, city, state, and zip code
• Net contents: weight measure, volume measure in English and metric units, or numerical count
• Ingredient list with ingredients listed by their common names in descending order of predominance by weight
• The statement “home produced” on the principal display panel in bold, conspicuous 12-point type

New York

In New York, honey should be sold in new containers, not previously used containers. They should be properly labeled with product name, grade, net quantity of contents, and name and address of the producer.

If honey is labeled as “raw,” it must meet the National Honey Board’s definition of raw honey: “honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling or straining without adding heat.” The honey shouldn’t be exposed to temperatures above 104°F during extracting, processing, bottling, or storage. Producers should use the settling method to remove air bubbles, wax, and debris from the honey to preserve the pollen content. If a strainer is used to remove larger debris, the strainer should be no smaller than 600 microns.

North Carolina

In North Carolina, most honey producers are exempt from federal nutrition labeling if:

• “Food is offered for sale by a person who makes direct sales to consumers and who has annual gross sales/business done of not more than $500,000
• Food is offered for sale by a person who has annual gross sales/business done in sales of food to consumers of not more than $50,000
• Food does not bear any nutrition claims
• Company producing honey employed fewer than 100 full-time equivalent employees and fewer than 100,000 units of product were sold in US.”

Any honey products requires labeling with the following information:

• The name “honey”: If the honey contains a significant amount of pollen from a flower, the floral source can be included with the name.
• Contact information of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor: name, address, and zip code
• Net contents printed in pounds/ounces and grams in the lower third of the label

North Dakota

In North Dakota, if the honey is produced at home, it is considered a cottage food and should be labeled with the following statement (or the statement should be displayed on a consumer advisory sign at the point of sale): “This product is made in a home kitchen that is not inspected by the state or local health department.” In addition, the operator should inform the consumer that cottage foods are not certified, labeled, licensed, packaged, regulated, or inspected. If the product needs refrigeration, there should be labeling that discloses how to safely handle the product and that the product was frozen since production.

Ohio

In Ohio, all honey products sold must have labels that include:

• Product identity statement (common name)
• Net quantity of contents: If the product is sold on site, the label must include the weight in ounces/pounds, but if the product is sold off site, it must include the weight in ounces and grams.
• Ingredient list if there are additional ingredients besides honey
• Statement of responsibility: name and address of business
• The label should be affixed to the product with glue or secured.
• Nutrition and health claims should be printed on a Nutrition Facts panel and follow additional regulations.

Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, honey products require labeling with the following information:

• Common name of product
• Net weight
• Beekeeper’s name and 10-digit phone number
• Address of production
• THe statement “Bottled or packaged in a facility not inspected by the Oklahoma Department of Health” should be printed in at least a 10-point type.

Oregon

In Oregon, honey products must be labeled with the following:

• Product identity
• Net weight of honey
• Ingredient list
• Identification of major allergens
• Address of producer
• The statements “THIS PRODUCT IS HOMEMADE AND IS NOT PREPARED IN AN INSPECTED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT” and “NOT FOR RESALE” printed on label.

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, all honey producers must be registered as a food establishment for $35.00/year. The statement “Reg. PA Dept of Agr.” can be placed on the product label if the producer is registered with a  fee. “Food Establishments that are in compliance with the Honey Sale and Labeling Act and in which 100% of the honey offered for human consumption is produced or processed On-the-Farm in which the food establishment is located” are exempt from registration fees but must be inspected.

Prepackaged honey must include the following:

• Statement of identity (common name): If the honey is a blend with a sweetener, the name must reflect this.
• Contact information: name and address of the manufacturer or distributor
• Net weight
• Ingredient list if the honey has more than one ingredient

Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, honey products must be labeled with the following:

• Product name in large, bold type printed in the middle of the label
• Ingredient list including chemical preservatives and food coloring, all listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Contact information of the farm, packer, manufacturer or distributor: name, address, and phone number
• Nutrition facts
• Food allergens

South Carolina

In South Carolina, all honey must include a label with the following information:

• Statement of identity printed in bold, large type on the principal display panel
• Ingredient list if honey is “infused” and contains other ingredients. For honey that isn’t pure, “the ingredient list must be listed in a font size no less than 1⁄16” as measured by the lower case letter ‘o’. Infused and creamed honey require registration and inspection and cannot be produced under an exemption.”
• Contact information of the producer, packer, or distributor: name and address. If the contact information doesn’t belong to the producer, a qualifying statement is required to be added to mark the difference.
• Net weight: placed in the bottom third of the principal display panel in both customer (ounces/pounds) and metric (grams)  measurements. The type size should be printed as follows:

South Dakota

In South Dakota, honey produced at home must include a label with the following in easy-to-read type:

• Product name identifying the exact product
• Contact information of producer
• Date of production
• Ingredient list printed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Statement with the following: “This product was not produced in a commercial kitchen. It has been home-processed in a kitchen that may also process common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and crustacean shellfish.”

Tennessee

In Tennessee, all honey produced and packaged at home should include a label with the following:

• Contact information of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor: name, address, city, state, and zip code
• Net contents in English and metric units
• Common name of product
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Lot dates or numbers for traceability in the event of market withdrawal

Texas

In Texas, honey produced at home requires a legible label with:

• Contact information of the producer: name and address
• Common name of product
• Major allergen information
• Statement: “This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department.”

If the honey is labeled as “honey,” “liquid or extracted honey,” “strained honey,” or “pure honey,” it must be pure honey. If the product is not pure honey, it cannot be sold as honey or contain a picture or drawing of a bee, hive, or comb. If a product resembles honey or is labeled as “imitation honey,” it cannot be sold. Honey that is mixed with another ingredient can only be sold if the label contains an ingredient list and “honey” is included in the list with the same size type as the other ingredients.

Utah

In Utah, honey made at home must include a label with the following:

• Common name
• Ingredient list if there are two or more ingredients: ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight
• Net contents
• Contact information of producer: name and place of business, phone number
• Nutrition labeling unless there is an exemption
• “Home Produced” printed on the principal display panel in bold and conspicuous 12 point type

Vermont

In Vermont, honey must be labeled with the following:

• Common name: Floral source may be included if it is the primary source of the honey.
• Ingredient list if there are additional ingredients, including flavorings, besides honey
• If sweeteners are added to the product, it cannot be labeled as “honey.”
• Net weight in pounds/ounces and grams
• Contact information of the beekeeper or seller: name, town, and phone number

Virginia

In Virginia, honey produced at home must a label with:

• The statement: “PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION. WARNING: Do Not Feed Honey to Infants Under One Year Old.”
• Common name, “Honey,” on front of jar
• Net weight in pounds/ounces and grams in the bottom third of the label.
• Ingredient list if there are additional ingredients besides honey
• Contact information on the front label or information panel: name, address, and phone number in a type that is at least 1/16 inches tall

Washington

In Washington, all honey must include a label with:

• Product identity
• Contact information of producer or distributor: name and address
• Net weight
• Honey grade

West Virginia

In West Virginia, honey produced at home and sold at farmers products must be labeled with:

• Common name
• Contact information of producer: name and address
• Ingredient list consisting of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
• Net weight or numerical count
• Major food allergens
• The statement: “MADE IN A WV ________ KITCHEN” in capital, bold, 10-point type or larger. “Home,” “farm,” or “community or commercial kitchen” should be included in the blank space. 

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, honey sold must include a label with:

• Contact information: business name and address (city, state, zip code). If the business name is in the local phone directory, there is no need for a street address
• Net weight of contents in ounces/pounds and grams
• Grade
• Color of honey if it is Wisconsin No. 1
• Ingredient list if there are additional ingredients besides honey
• If there is a predominant flavor or source that can be identified, the honey can be labeled to distinguish the flavor.

Wyoming

In Wyoming, honey produced at home must be labeled with:

• Name of product
• List of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight
• Major food allergens
• Net quantity
• Contact information of producer: name and place of business
• Nutritional labeling if there is a nutrition or health claim
• The statement “Home Produced Without Inspection” in bold, conspicuous, 12-point type
• Production date