Publications
Protected designation of origin (PDO) honey
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.
RASFF notification: Sildenafil in beekeeping products from Malaysia
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”.
Brazil – Honey Imports ban confirmed by Regulation (EU) 2026/1189
Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 confirms removal of Brazil from EU list – honey imports will be banned from 3 September 2026.
Import Ban on Brazilian Animal‑Origin Products from 3 Sep. 2026 – DG SANTE Response
DG SANTE confirms: No exemption or transition period possible for Brazil – honey included. Commission engaging with Brazilian authorities on compliance.
Honey Platform: Official meeting minutes – meeting in May 2026
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.
Pesticides: Import Bans – Poland
National Polish Maximum Residue Levels for Carbendazim, Benomyl and Thiophanate‑methyl for honey – valid from 04 June 2026 for one year.
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