Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Review and mandate DNA testing to end honey fraud and protect real producers.
Closed
844 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to bring forward regulations that mandate DNA testing to ensure honey purity. We believe that current tests fail to detect widespread adulteration.
Genuine honey deserves better protection. Let’s preserve its integrity.
There are concerns that counterfeit honey floods the market, undercutting real beekeepers and deceiving consumers, and current sugar profiling tests fail to catch sophisticated fraud. We think that DNA testing could ensure authenticity, protecting livelihoods and maintaining fair competition. The Government should act decisively to mandate advanced testing to safeguard genuine honey, and uphold the integrity of the UK honey market for all.
There are concerns that counterfeit honey floods the market, undercutting real beekeepers and deceiving consumers, and current sugar profiling tests fail to catch sophisticated fraud. We think that DNA testing could ensure authenticity, protecting livelihoods and maintaining fair competition. The Government should act decisively to mandate advanced testing to safeguard genuine honey, and uphold the integrity of the UK honey market for all.
Timeline
| 10 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
844
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
10 Jan 2025
Closed
10 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.