What is honey authenticity?
Honey authenticity means that honey is what it is claimed to be. Understanding it involves the product, its origin, its handling and the evidence behind its description.
Read the guideTHE HONEY STANDARD
Honey authenticity and traceability: the knowledge centre
Practical introductions to the evidence behind honey, from provenance and batch records to testing and certification.
These guides are published by The Honey Standard. They explain concepts and useful preparation steps while the detailed standard is being developed. They are introductory guidance, rather than adopted certification requirements.
How can honey provenance be demonstrated?
Provenance describes where honey comes from. Traceability is the connected record that allows a batch to be followed through production, handling and sale.
Read the guideWhat is chain of custody in honey production?
Chain of custody is the connected account of who held, handled and transferred honey as it moved from its source to the finished product.
Read the guideHoney testing: what can it establish?
Honey testing can provide evidence about a sample. Its value depends on the question asked, the method used, the sample and how the findings are interpreted.
Read the guideHow will The Honey Standard certification work?
THS is developing a digital-first certification process for honey producers and packing facilities, based on the activities they carry out and evidence against the adopted requirements.
Read the guideFollow the development of THS
Read the proposed scope, current publication status and how to contribute practical or technical expertise. Confirmed requirements and scheme documents will be linked as they are published.