Petition · past parliament
To legislate to ensure all honey imported into UK is fully tested for purity
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
Jars of honey purchased in November 2018 from UK supermarkets were submitted for specialised analysis at an accredited German laboratory. All samples passed the limited 'recognised' tests typically undertaken by importers to detect adulteration. However, all samples failed more detailed testing.
For further information search on google.
Search terms 'honey fraud' and 'honey adulteration' Also search Alibaba website for rice syrup/honey that will pass c3 & c4 sugar tests.
Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a nationwide alert as a result of these recent tests.
Search terms 'honey fraud' and 'honey adulteration' Also search Alibaba website for rice syrup/honey that will pass c3 & c4 sugar tests.
Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a nationwide alert as a result of these recent tests.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Apr 2019
Closed
25 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.