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The European Commission has clarified the practical application of the antimicrobial attestation in the honey health certificate (Model HON), including how this attestation should be handled for consignments certified before and after 3 September 2026.

Unauthorised substance tadalafil has been detected in a honey product (“honey stick”). The notifying country was France. The product originates from the United Kingdom. The notification is classified as an “information notification for attention”, with a risk decision...

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.

National Polish Maximum Residue Levels for Carbendazim, Benomyl and Thiophanate‑methyl for honey – valid from 04 June 2026 for one year.

EU removes Brazil from approved list due to antimicrobial growth‑promoter use – honey included. F.E.E.D.M. has sent letters to DG SANTE and the Brazilian Mission for clarification and asked DG SANTE for an exemption or differentiated treatment for honey.

Please find the annual report about important honey-related analytical topics in the attachment.

EU Council endorses the trade agreement with Mexico. Concerns the tariff rate quota (TRQ) for honey.