Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell honey from home in Illinois?

Yes, with limits — Illinois allows some honey but prohibits others.

IDPH's Cottage Food Guide says honey from your own beehives is "not considered a cottage food product" (it's regulated separately), while honey with an ingredient infused or whipped into it, made in a home kitchen, falls under the Cottage Food Law.

Status is derived from Illinois's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Illinois cottage food page or see the Honey category across states.