Publications

Publication of an application for registration of the protected geographical indication ‘Miel des Landes’ in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.

Publication of an application for registration of the protected designation of origin ‘BANSKI KESTENOV MED’ in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.

Unauthorised substance sildenafil has been detected in the beekeeping product “Etumax Royal Honey for him” from Malaysia. The notifying country was Germany. The risk decision is “serious”.

Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 confirms removal of Brazil from EU list – honey imports will be banned from 3 September 2026.

DG SANTE confirms: No exemption or transition period possible for Brazil – honey included. Commission engaging with Brazilian authorities on compliance.

Please find attached the official meeting minutes of the Honey Platform meeting on 06th of May 2026. Please also find attached further documents. Please note that the next meeting is scheduled for 05th of November 2026.