The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 26th October, 2020 has issued the c. As per the amendment, In addition to the labelling provisions as given in the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, the following specific provisions shall be applicable for labelling of honey:
- Honeydew Honey – If the product complies with the definitions given in part I (a) of this standard;
- Blend of Honeydew Honey and Blossom Honey – If the product is mixture of Blossom or Nectar Honey and Honeydew honey
- Carvia Callosa Honey – If the honey is derived from flower of Carviacallosa plant which is described as thixotrophic and is gel like extremely viscous when standing still and turns into liquid when agitated or stirred.
- If the honey is obtained by pressing broodless combs, honey shall be labeled as “Pressed Honey”. If honey belongs to any of the categories mentioned at a) above and also falling into the category of pressed honey, it shall be labeled as “Pressed Honeydew Honey” or “Pressed and Blend of Honeydew Honey and Blossom Honey” or “Pressed Carvia Callosa Honey”.
- Monofloral Honey – If the minimum pollen content of the plant species concerned is not less than 45 percent of total pollen content;
- Multi Floral Honey – If the pollen content of any of the plant species does not exceed 45 percent of the total pollen content.
Objections or suggestions, if any, may be send within 60 days to the e-mail at regulation@fssai.gov.in. They shall come into force with effective date for implementation to be either 1st January or 1st July subject to a minimum of 180 days from the date of their final publication in the official Gazette.
