Publications

The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) haspublished a second statement on the possibilities and limitations of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) methods for honey authenticity testing. According to the BVL, NGS methods have potential for...

Please find attached the annual honey testing report published by Intertek. The report provides an overview of analytical findings and developments observed during 2025 based on honey samples submitted to Intertek laboratories.

Following the confirmation of a Tropilaelaps spp. mite outbreak in Türkiye on 31 August 2026, Great Britain has suspended imports of honeybees, apiculture products and used beekeeping equipment from the country. The restrictions apply from 4 September 2026.

On 02.09.2026, the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) is expected to vote on the EU Commission proposal to introduce temporary trade liberalisation measures for Armenian products, including natural honey.

Update on recently published Regulations, assessments by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and draft maximum residue levels (MRLs) affecting honey and other apiculture products.

The EU-Commission has adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1936 introducing a new model health certificate for consignments of live animals and animal products from New Zealand. The new certificate includes, inter alia, attestations relating to the use of...