Do you need a license to sell honey in Delaware?

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

Cottage Food Establishment registration (about $30/yr) plus state inspection and a food-safety course. The linked Delaware honey label guide is the official label reference.

What your Delaware 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 Delaware: No home-kitchen disclaimer found. Label needs the establishment name, product name, contact, net weight, production date or lot, ingredients and allergens.

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

The official Delaware source

These rules are set by Delaware Dept of Agriculture (honey labeling); Division of Public Health (cottage food). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Delaware guidance.

Quick checklist for Delaware

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