Do you need a license to sell honey in New Hampshire?

Whether you need a license to sell honey in New Hampshire depends on how and where you sell, so check before you print labels.

Honey is treated as an agricultural product under the NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets & Food, outside the homestead food licensing system.

What your New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire: No homestead disclaimer for honey. RSA 429:20 sets the label: packer or producer name, address and zip, the true product name, the grade or "not graded", and volume or net weight. RSA 429:23 only restricts artificial honey-flavored products.

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

The official New Hampshire source

These rules are set by NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets & Food (homestead program: NH DHHS). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official New Hampshire guidance.

Quick checklist for New Hampshire

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