Do you need a license to sell honey in Hawaii?

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

Honey has its own DOH track under 500 gallons/yr: no permit, but DOH food-safety training and a honey workshop/exam. The linked statute is the state honey standard; confirm the home-kitchen disclaimer with the Hawaii DOH Food Safety Branch.

What your Hawaii 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 Hawaii: "This product is home-produced and processed and has not been inspected by the Department of Health." plus a clear infant warning such as "Honey should not be consumed by infants under one year of age." (HRS 328-79)

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

The official Hawaii source

These rules are set by Hawaii Department of Health, Food Safety Branch. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Hawaii guidance.

Quick checklist for Hawaii

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