Do you need a license to sell honey in Kansas?

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

Non-TCS (shelf-stable) foods including honey can be sold direct with no license, permit or inspection.

What your Kansas 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 Kansas: None. Kansas does not require a home-kitchen disclaimer. Label needs product name, name and address, ingredients, net quantity and allergens.

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

The official Kansas source

These rules are set by Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety & Lodging. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Kansas guidance.

Quick checklist for Kansas

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