Do you need a license to sell honey in Oregon?

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

Domestic Kitchen exemption or Farm Direct. Food-handler card required. Caps differ by exemption, verify which applies.

What your Oregon 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 Oregon: "This product is homemade, is not prepared in an inspected food establishment and must be stored and displayed separately if merchandised by a retailer." Oregon also requires a pet disclosure if a pet lives in the home.

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

The official Oregon source

These rules are set by Oregon Dept of Agriculture (ODA). This reflects their published guidance; still confirm the current details before printing.

Read the official Oregon guidance.

Quick checklist for Oregon

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