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

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

Pure honey is a raw agricultural commodity with no food-processor permit. Flavored or herbal honey is regulated as food processing.

What your New Mexico 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 Mexico: "This product is home produced and is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product 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 New Mexico source

These rules are set by New Mexico Environment Department / NM Dept of Agriculture. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official New Mexico guidance.

Quick checklist for New Mexico

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