Do you need a license to sell honey in Oklahoma?

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

Oklahoma Honey Sales Act (63 O.S. §1-1330): raw honey from your own Oklahoma hives under 500 gallons/yr is exempt from Health Dept regulation; direct or online sales allowed.

What your Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma: Under the Homemade Food Freedom Act path: "Made in a home food establishment that is not licensed by the State Department of Health" (10-point, contrasting). The Honey Sales Act has its own labeling; confirm its exact statement.

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

The official Oklahoma source

These rules are set by Oklahoma Dept of Agriculture, Food & Forestry; OK State Dept of Health. This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Oklahoma guidance.

Quick checklist for Oklahoma

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