Regulation 17 Additional labelling requirements

No person may trade in honey unless the country of origin where the honey has been harvested is indicated on the label except that, if the honey originates in more than one F1... country, the countries of origin may be replaced with F2the indication “blend of honeys from more than one country” or similar wording.

In paragraphs (3) to (5), “relevant honey” means all honey except for baker's honey and filtered honey.

The product name of a relevant honey may be supplemented by information relating to its floral or vegetable origin but no person may trade in a relevant honey for which such supplemental information is provided unless the product comes wholly or mainly from the indicated source and possesses the organoleptic, physico-chemical and microscopic characteristics of the source.

The product name of a relevant honey may be supplemented by information relating to its regional, territorial or topographical origin but no person may trade in a relevant honey for which such supplemental information is provided unless the product comes entirely from the indicated origin.

The product name of a relevant honey may be supplemented by information relating to its specific quality criteria.