EU legislation: Honey

Producers of honey intended for human consumption who want  to export their honey to the EU have to make sure their honey complies with the EU requirements in order to be allowed EU entry. Honey not complying with the requirements will be refused to enter EU markets.

This document covers the following import requirements:
• pre-conditions for import to the EU;
• definition, composition, and labelling requirements; and
• MRLs for veterinary medicinal products applied to honey bees

Please note that honey not intended for human consumption is subject to other legislation available as related document at the right side of this page.

EU Member State legislation

Relevant Market Sectors

Food ingredients, Honey, beewax and sugars