In the future, the honey jar will need to be further explored where the content of the jar comes from.
Domestic honey is always pure honey. Pasi Liesimaa
In June enters into force settingthat changes the packaging of honey jars.
The country of origin of honey mixes can no longer be reported, for example, in the form of “a mixture of honey from the EU and outside the EU.”
In the future, the front of the honey packaging must be reported in a declining order and percentage of each honey in the weight of all honey mixtures in the weight of the weight.
Thanks to the new regulation, the consumer makes it easier to see where the honey has come to the jar.
The regulation will take effect on June 14, 2026. Prior to that date and packed products may be sold out.
Scam honey
Last fall, we said that Finnish stores have sold honey that has not been honey.
According to the study, up to 60 % of the honey imported from outside the European Union was such that it was suspected to be a counterfeit.
The study was commissioned by the European Association of Professional Legers (Epba) and collected and tested honey on the EU market.
According to the study, all products made in Finland were pure honey.
Sugar syrup, sugar broth or molasses are often mixed with counterfeit honey. Genuine honey is made up of a river collected by bees.