Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Honey Sales Compliance Guide
A compliance guide for selling honey, used by beekeepers who sell jars at markets, stores or from the farm. Review it with the people involved and update it whenever your operation changes.
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The steps on this page
- Check state rules for honey sales
- Use clean food-grade equipment and jars
- Label with name, weight and your address
- Avoid unsupported health claims on labels
- Keep extraction area clean and covered
- Record batches and sales
- Check rules for honey from other beekeepers
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FDA and eXtension.
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