Do you need a license to sell honey in Indiana?

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

Home-Based Vendor (IC 16-42-5.3). Food-handler certificate required, no fee or sales cap. Confirm exact agency phrasing.

What your Indiana 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 Indiana: "This product is home produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the Indiana Department of Health. NOT FOR RESALE." In 10-point type. An infant warning is also required.

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

The official Indiana source

These rules are set by Indiana Department of Health. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Indiana guidance.

Quick checklist for Indiana

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