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

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell honey from home in California?

Informational only, not legal advice.

Yes — honey is allowed under California cottage food law.

California's allowed list names honey items, and its prohibited list does not.

What California's food lists say about honey

On the allowed list

  • Honey and sorghum syrups (pure only)

Source: CDPH — Approved Cottage Foods List (reviewed April 2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Selling honey in California: permit, cost, and where to sell

Do I need a permit to sell honey from home in California?

California requires a permit or registration to sell cottage food.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114365 · Verified Sep 15, 2026

The program is run by the Local enforcement agency (county or city environmental health) registers and permits CFOs; CDPH maintains the approved cottage foods list.

Source: CDPH — Cottage Food Operations · Verified Sep 15, 2026

How much does a California cottage food license cost?

California sets cottage food fees at the local level, so they vary by jurisdiction.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114365.6 · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Is there a limit on how much I can sell in California?

California Class A: $88,878 a year in gross sales (statutory base $75,000; in effect from Jan 1, 2026).

Source: CDPH — CFO Adjusted Gross Annual Sales Limit (2026) · Verified Sep 22, 2026

California Class B: $177,756 a year in gross sales (statutory base $150,000; in effect from Jan 1, 2026).

Source: CDPH — CFO Adjusted Gross Annual Sales Limit (2026) · Verified Sep 22, 2026

Where can I sell honey in California?

In person: Yes; farmers markets: Yes; online orders within California: Yes; shipping to other states: No; delivery within California: Yes; sales to stores or for resale: Yes.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code § 113758 · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Direct sales (in person, phone, or online) may be fulfilled in person, by mail, or by third-party delivery, within California. Indirect sales through retail shops and restaurants require a Class B permit. Direct and indirect sales are both defined as transactions within the state.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code § 113758 · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Do I need training or a kitchen inspection in California?

California requires food safety training.

Source: CDPH — Cottage Food Operator Training · Verified Sep 15, 2026

California requires a home kitchen inspection.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114365 · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Labeling honey in California

California's cited labeling rules list 7 requirements. The full list is in the California labeling guide.

Source: CDPH — Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products · Verified Sep 15, 2026

Other foods in California