Do you need a license to sell honey in Alaska?

Whether you need a license to sell honey in Alaska depends on how and where you sell, so check before you print labels.

This is the state packaged-food labeling requirement (18 AAC 31.060(f) plus 21 CFR 101). Check Alaska DEC separately for any home/cottage exemption on licensing.

What your Alaska honey label must include

Start with the federal basics that apply in every state:

  • The word "Honey" (you can name the floral source, like "Wildflower Honey", if it is the main source)
  • Net weight in both US and metric, in the bottom 30 percent of the front label
  • Your name and address
  • No ingredient list is needed for pure honey; add one the moment you add anything

Then, for Alaska: No home-kitchen disclaimer on the state labeling page. Standard Alaska Food Code labeling applies: common name, ingredients in descending order, net weight in US and metric, and the name and address of the producer or packer.

For the full federal rules, including when a nutrition panel is required, see our honey labeling requirements guide.

The official Alaska source

These rules are set by Alaska Dept of Environmental Conservation, Food Safety & Sanitation. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Alaska guidance.

Quick checklist for Alaska

  • The word "Honey"
  • Net weight in US and metric, bottom 30 percent of the front
  • Your name and address
  • The Alaska statement or disclaimer described above
  • Optional but recommended: "Do not feed honey to infants under one year of age"