EU legislation: Honey intended for human consumption

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 requirement;
• Maximum residue levels for veterinary medicinal products and pesticides in honey.