Honey Labelling Requirements

1.2.2

Food Identification Requirements

The name honey must appear along with a lot or batch number (does not have to be part of the label per se) and the name and address of the packer.

1.2.3

Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements

The presence of Royal jelly, if sold as a food, must be declared on the label and be accompanied by the following statement:

"This product contains royal jelly which has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions and in rare cases, fatalities, especially in asthma and allergy sufferers."

FSANZ are to review warning statements requirements for pollen and propolis (if sold as a food).

1.2.4

Labelling of Ingredients

Not required for a single ingredient food such as honey.

1.2.5

Date Marking

Not applicable to products with a shelf life of over 2 years. If optionally applied use Best before and see the format requirements for further detail.

1.2.6

Directions for Use and Storage

Not applicable to a pot of honey

1.2.8

Nutrition Information Requirements

A key change as honey will require a nutrition information panel. See the table below to see the suggested format.

Also consult the Nutrition Panel Calculator provided by FSANZ

It is also recommend you consult the industry guide

1.2.9

Legibility Requirements

Labelling must be legible, prominent and in English. Warning statements must be minimum 3mm.

1.2.10

Characterising Ingredient

Not applicable for a single ingredient food. However if honey is blended then the percentage of the stated type must be given e.g. Manuka Blended Honey (contains not less than 20% manuka honey)

1.3

Substances Added to Food

Not relevant to honey.

1.4

Contaminants and Residues

Set maximum levels for certain substances in certain foodstuffs – no labelling implications.

1.6.1

Microbiological Limits for Foods

Not applicable.

2.8

Food Product Standards

Honey is to contain not less that 60% reducing sugars and not more than 21% moisture.