EU agrees on labeling requirements for honey. In future, the country of origin must be clearly stated on honey packaging.
The aim is to improve consumer protection, the two institutions said. But consumer advocates are calling for further steps, for example against adulterating honey with sugar syrup, they say. The rules are not enough to combat “honey cheating” and more controls are needed, says Foodwatch managing director Chris Methmann, who says most adulterated honey ends up in processed products.