Do you need a license to sell honey in Mississippi?

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

Under 500 gallons/yr: no permit or facility inspection, $35,000/yr cap. At 500+ gallons the bottling facility must be MSDH-inspected.

What your Mississippi 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 Mississippi: "Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations." Infant advisory recommended.

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

The official Mississippi source

These rules are set by Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Mississippi guidance.

Quick checklist for Mississippi

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