Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell honey from home in Ohio?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

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

Ohio's cottage food list includes only flavored honey produced by a beekeeper exempt under ORC 3715.021(A). Plain honey is not a listed cottage food; a beekeeper who jars honey at least 75% from their own hives is covered by that separate exemption.

On Ohio's allowed list

  • Flavored honey produced by a beekeeper exempt under ORC 3715.021(A)

Ohio Adm. Code Chapter 901:3-20, rule 901:3-20-04 · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from Ohio'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 Ohio cottage food page or see the Honey category across states.