A product description label must be affixed to all containers.
The label must include the common name of the product, i.e. Honey, Alfalfa
Honey, etc.
The phrase “Home Produced” must be prominently displayed in large
font.
A net weight statement is required that is accurate and legible. The
font size of the statement and unit of measurement of the product will depend
on the type and size of the container in which the honey is sold.
The
label must also bear the packager’s name, street address, city, state, zip code
and telephone number.
The area where the honey is bottled
cannot have free roaming indoor pets such as dogs or cats. You must be able
to demonstrate how animals will be permanently excluded from the food
preparation area.
Any person who is involved in handling of the honey must
obtain a Food Handler’s Permit from the local health department.
Honey must not come into contact with any of the eight major foods known to cause allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish). Be prepared to explain how you will accomplish this.
Honey cannot be bottled at the same time as domestic food preparation in the same area.
When processing your cottage food, no unauthorized persons may be present, including family members or visitors.
All processing equipment must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before and after use or after exposure to contamination.
All equipment and utensils used for honey extraction and bottling must be constructed of safe and durable materials, that are resistant to corrosion and are non-absorbent.