Honey produced in South Carolina and sold to the public must be properly labeled in accordance with the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Honey sold to convenience stores, health food stores, etc., must come from a registered and approved source. Honey house requirements include cleanable walls and floors, approved water sources, shatterproof lighting, clean utensils and equipment, sinks, proper drainage, SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) approved septic or sewer system.
If you ONLY sell your honey directly to the end consumer (ie. farmers markets and other direct-to-consumer markets) and produce no more than 400 gallons (4,800 lbs.), you can apply for exemption from registration and inspection.
Follow this link to the South Carolina Depart of Agriculture. Scroll down to the Honey section for the most up to date regulations.
Wholesale Food Safety – South Carolina Department of Agriculture