Do you need a license to sell honey in Nebraska?

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

Cottage food (expanded by LB 262, 2024). Free one-time NDA registration; direct to consumer, in-state.

What your Nebraska 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 Nebraska: "This food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and inspection by the regulatory authority and may contain allergens." Infant advisory recommended.

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

The official Nebraska source

These rules are set by Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Nebraska guidance.

Quick checklist for Nebraska

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