Honey Label Helper
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Build compliant label content and generate a reference layout for your honey products. Use the output as a starting point for your own design, or hand it to a designer with all the required information already figured out.
Basics
Some states have additional requirements
Label requirements vary by country and sometimes by state/province. This helper uses common, conservative patterns. Always double-check with your local food authority or extension office before printing labels.
Label Content
Product Name & Identity
Only use if that source is truly predominant in the honey.
Describe the form if it accurately reflects the product.
Producer / Packer Details
Most jurisdictions require the name and address of the producer, packer, or distributor.
Net Weight
NET WEIGHT STATEMENT
Net Wt. 12 oz (340 g)
In many US labelling guides, the net weight is expressed in both US customary and metric units, and placed in the lower third of the principal display panel. Always verify your local requirements.
Warnings & Notes
Storage suggestions, batch info, etc.
Marketing Claims & Descriptors
Check any claims you're considering. We'll provide guidance below.
Type exactly what you want on the label. You are responsible for accuracy.
Jar & Label Layout
SUGGESTED LABEL SIZE
3.25" × 2.25"
83 × 57 mm
Typical front label for 16 oz mason jars.
These are approximate dimensions that should fit most jars of this type. Always print and test a paper mockup on your actual jar before ordering labels in bulk.
Design & Preview
Design Template
Note: Labelling rules vary by location. Always confirm requirements with your local food authority before printing.
Summary
Front Label
HONEY
Net Wt. 12 oz (340 g)
Back / Side Label
Business name and address needed
Do not feed honey to children under one year of age.
Checklist
Jar & Label Layout:
16 oz (Pint) Mason Jar
Front panel
3.25" × 2.25" (83 × 57 mm)
Frequently Asked Questions
What must be on a honey label in the US?
US honey labels require: the word "Honey" as the product identity, net weight in both US customary and metric units, and the name and address of the producer, packer, or distributor. Nutrition facts are not required for single-ingredient honey sold by small producers.
Do I need nutrition facts on my honey label?
Small businesses (under $50,000 in annual food sales, or under $500,000 total sales) are generally exempt from nutrition labeling for single-ingredient honey. If you sell through large retailers, they may require it. State rules vary, so check with your local food authority.
What net weight should I put on my honey label?
List the actual weight of honey in the jar (not including the jar). US labels should show both US customary (oz or lb) and metric (g) weights. Common sizes: 8 oz (227g), 12 oz (340g), 16 oz/1 lb (454g), 2 lb (907g).
Can I label my honey as "raw" or "local"?
"Raw" has no legal definition in most jurisdictions. Use it only if your honey is minimally processed and not heated above hive temperature. "Local" should reflect where your honey was actually produced. Avoid claims you can't substantiate.
Do I need to include an infant warning on honey labels?
While not federally required in the US, many states recommend or require a warning about not feeding honey to infants under 1 year due to botulism risk. It's considered best practice to include: "Do not feed honey to children under one year of age."