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Title: Honey Labeling
Post by: GSF on July 22, 2015, 01:53:56 PM
I've been looking for an understanding of the labeling laws. Basically, what goes on the label? Someone told me that you don't have to put the ingredients because it's not cooked or something. Here's what I've found so far;

You'll have to read 3 or 4 of the law titles to follow it, but I'm still confused;

http://law.onecle.com/alabama/agriculture/2-11-120.html

and another one;

http://www.honey.com/honey-industry/honey-testing-and-regulations/honey-labeling/
Title: Re: Honey Labeling
Post by: iddee on July 22, 2015, 03:21:37 PM
Each state varies.In NC, it must have  PURE HONEY, weight, and contact info.
Title: Re: Honey Labeling
Post by: Michael Bush on July 22, 2015, 03:24:48 PM
I don't claim to know every state's laws but all I've seen on most honey jars in most places is "Pure Honey".
Title: Re: Honey Labeling
Post by: sc-bee on July 23, 2015, 04:30:58 AM
Honey packing-labeling laws  laws differ from state to state. The ingredients labeling is probably based on not processed. In other-words you do not add anything to, cook etc. Contact Ala Ag Dept. They should be able to help you.
Title: Re: Honey Labeling
Post by: sc-bee on July 23, 2015, 04:43:15 AM
Don't see anything directly related to the label like our state. Size of letters and label, contacts etc. Looks pretty liberal...jsut has to be honey and not an adulterated product.

http://shelbybees.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Alabama-Honey-Labeling-Laws.pdf