Honey Label Guidelines

Want to sell honey at an MCBA event? Your jar label must meet these criteria:

  • The word “honey” must be visible on the label.
  • The net weight of the honey in both pounds/ounces and in metric grams must be included on the front label, for example (a) 16 oz (454 g); (b) 8 oz (227 g); and (c) use the government conversion of one ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams; rounding after making the conversion.
  • The name and full address of the producer are required to appear on the label. Post Office Box addresses are not acceptable. Consumers must be able to contact the person who put the product on the market. Minimum type size is 1/16th of an inch (font size at least 4.5 points). 
  • Including phone number or email address is optional.
  • Claims about the floral source, “orange blossom honey” for example, must be truthful and supported with evidence. You do not have to declare the floral source of the honey. 
  • "Infant botulism warning" is not required but best practice

Notes:
(1) MCBA guidelines apply to honey sales at all MCBA-sponsored events.
(2) Guidelines are for pure honey products, i.e., without added ingredients, originating within the USA.
(3) A regular address label, such as return address labels used on envelopes, may be used to supplement the product label.


Label Sources

CompanyUsesReviews from MCBA members
AVERYHoney jars, wedding favorsAVERY for 1.5” and 2” square card stock with small hole for ‘necklace’ on honey bottles. No adhesive. I uploaded a color photo for the front and typed in text for the back side.  No outside software needed.
Berlin PackagingHoney jars, wedding favorsI’ve done a combo order of honey jars and labels from Berlin Packaging. They do have an option to upload your own design. They also have a set of templates that are decent.”
OnlineLabels.COMHoney jars, wedding favorsI have used OnlineLabels.COM (OLL) for all the label needs for Bee Daddies Apiaries since about 2021.”
STICKERGIANTHoney jars, wedding favorsSTICKERGIANT for clear plastic labels with adhesive to stick permanently on jars.”
VistaprintHoney jars, wedding favors, soaps, lotion, lip balmI have, with my own design, ordered roll labels from Vistaprint, and have been pleased with the results.”
Better BeeHoney jars,I have made half pound labels with Better Bee”
Blue Sky Bee SupplyHoney jars, wedding favorsI have used Blue Sky Bee Supply for wedding favor labels. Full custom service from start to finish.
Canning CraftsHoney jar topsNot reviewed
EtsyHoney jarsNot reviewed
HoneyStickersHoney jarsNot reviewed
Mann LakeHoney jarsNot reviewed
UprintingHoney jars, wedding favorsI’ve also ordered labels from uprinting.com for honey jars and liked their selection of material and lamination.
ZazzleHoney jarsNot reviewed

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