Do you need a license to sell honey in Florida?

In most cases you can sell pure honey from your own bees in Florida without a food license.

Cottage food (§500.80, "Home Sweet Home Act"), $250,000/yr cap. Honey also subject to Florida honey standard of identity (Rule 5K-4.027): net weight in bottom 30% of the front panel.

What your Florida 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 Florida: "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations." In 10-point type, contrasting color.

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

The official Florida source

These rules are set by Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Florida guidance.

Quick checklist for Florida

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