Laws on selling syrup in Ohio

[wanting to get into it]

Just curious about laws selling syrup in Ohio. Is there any specifics that one should know before they sell their syrup? Can I sell it to the grocery store? Or what about selling it from the house? Any health department inspections or permits need to be obtained. Any help would be appreciated.

[maplekid]

if i were you and this is what i will start doing is put batch # on your jugs that way if something happens you dont have to throw away all the syrup you made. i think one law is that you need to have you contact info and grade on the jug or bottle if your selling it.

[fred]

you need to label the jug with address and name, phone number is optional. it has to be 100% real and pure.and if you have a grade sticker on it , it better be right.you can sell it anywhere you want

[Buckeye mapler]

I talked to the department of agriculture and they said you have to have a license to sell to stores. in order to obtain a license they have to inspect the sugar house and if you pass you get the application and pay the fee.

[fred]

news to me ive had 20 stores for a long time, never had to get anything but do have liability ins. to cover my butt

is this something new?

[Gary R]

Try getting in contact with Dr. Gary Graham, Ohio State Univ. He spoke to us on this subject at our annual meeting. I can't find his phone number. Try going through a local ext. office. He is one of the authors of the Maple syrup producers manual.

[newman_maple]

The following is a quote from a contact at the Ohio Department of Agriculture:

"You are permitted to sell your syrup at the feed store or anywhere else whether you are inspected or not as long as it is properly labeled."

I also asked the person who did a voluntary inspection for me and he said the same thing.

I hope that helps.