Published: February 1st, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

The EU aims to crack down on honey adulteration from China. In the European Union, consumers will soon find more detailed information about the country of origin on honey jars. Negotiators from the European Parliament and member states have agreed to tighten the so-called breakfast directives. This comes against the backdrop of suspicions that honey imported from third countries is being adulterated with sugar. Currently, a large portion of the honey imported into the EU comes from China, but this is often not indicated on the labels.