Do you need a license to sell honey in Connecticut?

To sell honey in Connecticut you generally have to register or get a license first.

A cottage food license (about $50/yr, home inspection plus a food-safety course) is required; own-hive honey qualifies.

What your Connecticut 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 Connecticut: "Made in a Cottage Food Operation that is not Subject to Routine Government Food Safety Inspection", at least 10-point type.

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

The official Connecticut source

These rules are set by Connecticut Dept of Consumer Protection. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Connecticut guidance.

Quick checklist for Connecticut

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