Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell honey from home in North Carolina?

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

Yes — honey is allowed under North Carolina cottage food law.

NCDA&CS's Application for Home Processor Inspection lists Honey among the production types an applicant can select. The Home Processor page's list of low-risk foods doesn't name honey.

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