UK HONEY LABELLING RUGULATIONS
Below is some simple advice on honey labelling. For more detailed information - go to the website of the Food Standards Agency.
The Word "HONEY" is required.
The weight must be on the label - and of legal size and
format
You can specify the area where the honey is produced. For example,
Lincolnshire, Forest of Dean, Scottish Borders.
You can specify the type of honey. For example, Heather, Borage. The honey
must be at least 75% of that particular type.
If you are selling the honey, you must have your name and address on the
label. It does not need to be complete but you should be able to be found
from the information.
If you are selling the honey through a
third party, you must have a lot
number.
You must have a best before date on
the jar. Suggest 2-5 years
from now.
You must have a country of origin on the jar. For example - Produce of England, Product of Scotland, Harvested in Wales.
Adding the country to the end of your address is not acceptable.
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