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Hawaii Food Business Laws

pacific region · Pop. 1,440,196

Limited13 published categoriesLatest recorded review: June 19, 2026

Recorded review dates for 13 of 13 published categories. A review date is not a guarantee that requirements are current.

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Informational Only: This information is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and may not reflect the most recent changes. Verify all requirements with your state's regulatory agency before starting or operating a food business. This is not legal advice.

Cottage Food

Workable

Hawaii has no revenue cap. Food safety training required before selling, but no permit required. Act 195 / HB 2144 (HAR Ch. 11-50, effective Aug 24, 2025) added in-state online sales, mail order, phone orders, in-state shipping, and wholesale to permitted food establishments — Hawaii previously allowed in-person sales only. The same Aug 2025 update also allows pickled, fermented, or acidified plant food products (pH ≤ 4.2 or water activity ≤ 0.88). No out-of-state shipping.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

Canning & Preserves

Limited

Hawaii allows high-acid canned goods (jams, jellies, fruit butter) under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit and pH testing required. Tropical fruit preserves common. Low-acid canning prohibited. No online sales.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Honey

Workable

Hawaii allows honey under cottage food with no revenue cap. Apiary registration required. Permit required through Dept of Health. No online sales. Tropical honey varieties (macadamia, lehua) popular. Infused honey triggers cottage food labeling.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Specialty Foods

Workable

Hawaii allows specialty dry goods under cottage food with no revenue cap. Permit required. Dried herbs, spice blends, and dried tropical fruits common. Nut butters (macadamia) may be allowed if shelf-stable. No online sales.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Required
Training
Not required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumerfarmers-market

Pet Treats

Limited

Hawaii requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Higher fees than mainland states due to island logistics. Annual license $75-$2,000 (tonnage-based) plus $40/year per product under 10 lbs. Facility inspection required. Import permits may apply for ingredients.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; ingredient import restrictions may apply

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Fermented Foods

Limited

Hawaii does not permit fermented foods under its cottage food law. All fermented products are considered potentially hazardous. Commercial food processing license required.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Label Requirements

  • N/A — fermented foods not permitted under cottage food

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1 (fermented foods not listed as permitted)

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Hawaii has no standalone Food Freedom Act. Homemade food sales are governed by Hawaii's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer-in-person-only

Recorded Products

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Hawaii has no standalone domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier. Home food production is governed by Hawaii's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer-in-person-only

Recorded Products

Farm Direct

Limited

Hawaii has no standalone farm-direct exemption. Farm value-added products are governed by Hawaii's cottage food law, which is moderately permissive (no revenue cap, no license required). See the Cottage Food vertical for the full roadmap.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap

License
Not required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Not allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

direct-to-consumer-in-person-only

Recorded Products

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Hawaii requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Higher fees than mainland states due to island logistics. Annual license $100 plus $50 per product. Facility inspection required. Import permits may apply for ingredients. Complete & balanced products must meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy profiles.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; ingredient import restrictions may apply

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesale

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Hawaii requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture. Raw pet food faces extreme scrutiny due to island-specific biosecurity concerns. Facility inspection required. Import permits may apply for raw meat ingredients. Strict pathogen testing mandatory. Higher fees than mainland states.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; island biosecurity and import restrictions apply

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Supplements

Limited

Hawaii requires commercial feed registration for pet supplements through the Department of Agriculture. Higher fees than mainland states. Annual license $100 plus $50 per product. Facility inspection required. Import permits may apply for supplement ingredients.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; ingredient import restrictions may apply

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Bakery

Limited

Hawaii requires commercial feed registration for pet bakery products through the Department of Agriculture. Higher fees due to island logistics. Annual license $100 plus $50 per product. Facility inspection required. Import permits may apply for ingredients.

Revenue Cap
No revenue cap

No revenue cap; ingredient import restrictions may apply

License
Required
Training
Required
Online Sales
Allowed

Recorded Sales Channels

wholesaleretail

Pet Food Regulations for Hawaii

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, fees, and feed control official contact

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Business Formation in Hawaii

Review business-formation options and the recorded fees for Hawaii. Confirm current fees and obligations with the state filing office; forming an entity does not guarantee asset protection.

LLC Filing Fee

$50

Annual Fee

$15

Processing Estimate

~7 days

DBA Fee

$25

  • • Low overall costs
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Hawaii Public Signal

13 of 13 published categories assessed. An overall band requires every published category to be assessed.

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Cottage Food

Workable

Canning & Preserves

Limited

Honey

Workable

Specialty Foods

Workable

Pet Treats

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Recorded Products

baked goods (breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, mochi)

candy

granola

popcorn

jams

jellies

cereals

pickled/fermented/acidified plant foods (pH ≤ 4.2 or Aw ≤ 0.88, added Aug 2025)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and address
  • ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • home kitchen not routinely inspected by DOH disclaimer
  • allergen information (including sesame)
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: June 19, 2026

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Recorded Products

jams

jellies

fruit butter

apple butter

fruit preserves

pickles (high-acid/acidified)

salsa (acidified)

chutney

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • pH testing required for acidified foods

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • net weight
  • nutrition facts

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Recorded Products

raw honey

filtered honey

creamed honey

comb honey

infused honey

beeswax products

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • product name (honey)
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • USDA grade
  • floral source
  • nutrition facts
  • allergens

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1; Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-3 (Apiary)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Recorded Products

dried herbs

spice blends

tea blends

dry mixes

seasoning packets

granola

trail mix

dried pasta

flavored salts

Recorded Label Requirements

  • producer name
  • address
  • ingredients
  • allergens
  • Made in a home kitchen disclaimer
  • net weight

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

dog treats

cat treats

pet food

pet snacks

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list (AAFCO names)
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-1 et seq. (Hawaii Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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baked goods (breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, mochi)

candy

granola

popcorn

jams

jellies

cereals

pickled/fermented/acidified plant foods (pH ≤ 4.2 or Aw ≤ 0.88, added Aug 2025)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and address
  • ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • home kitchen not routinely inspected by DOH disclaimer
  • allergen information (including sesame)
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated Food Freedom Act; governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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baked goods (breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, mochi)

candy

granola

popcorn

jams

jellies

cereals

pickled/fermented/acidified plant foods (pH ≤ 4.2 or Aw ≤ 0.88, added Aug 2025)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and address
  • ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • home kitchen not routinely inspected by DOH disclaimer
  • allergen information (including sesame)
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated domestic-kitchen / home-kitchen license tier; governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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baked goods (breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, mochi)

candy

granola

popcorn

jams

jellies

cereals

pickled/fermented/acidified plant foods (pH ≤ 4.2 or Aw ≤ 0.88, added Aug 2025)

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • producer name and address
  • ingredient list in descending order by weight
  • net quantity in dual units
  • home kitchen not routinely inspected by DOH disclaimer
  • allergen information (including sesame)
  • honey: advisory about infants under 12 months

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • nutrition facts

No dedicated farm-direct exemption; governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6.1

Recorded review: June 18, 2026

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retail
online

Recorded Products

dry kibble

wet/canned food

semi-moist food

fresh refrigerated food

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names in descending order by weight
  • nutritional adequacy statement (formulation or feeding trial method)
  • feeding directions
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • life stage designation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-1 et seq. (Hawaii Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

raw frozen pet food

freeze-dried raw

dehydrated raw

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis (crude protein min, crude fat min, crude fiber max, moisture max)
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • nutritional adequacy statement or treat designation
  • safe handling instructions
  • storage and temperature requirements
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-1 et seq. (Hawaii Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin)

probiotics

omega fatty acids

vitamins

minerals

digestive enzymes

calming supplements

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name with species designator
  • guaranteed analysis
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • directions for use/dosage
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address
  • intended use statement

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • NASC quality seal
  • calorie content
  • caution/warning statements

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-1 et seq. (Hawaii Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

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online

Recorded Products

baked dog biscuits

pet birthday cakes

peanut butter cookies

pumpkin treats

Recorded Label Requirements

  • product name
  • species designation
  • ingredient list using AAFCO-defined names
  • treat/snack designation
  • net weight
  • manufacturer name and address

Recorded Optional Label Information

  • guaranteed analysis
  • calorie content
  • feeding directions

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-1 et seq. (Hawaii Feed Law)

Recorded review: March 1, 2026

Full Details Get Roadmap
Limited

Fermented Foods

Limited

Food Freedom Laws

Limited

Domestic Kitchen

Limited

Farm Direct

Limited

Complete Pet Food

Limited

Raw Pet Food

Limited

Pet Supplements

Limited

Pet Bakery

Limited

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