All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection Scheme requirements apply.
Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) for biosecurity import conditions.
Food type
Honey
Exclusions
Food from New Zealand.
Inspection and testing
This food is classified as a surveillance food.
We refer consignments of honey for analytical testing at the rate of 5%. During inspection, we will also conduct a visual and label assessment.
Table 1 shows the tests that will be applied and permitted results.
Table 1, Tests applied and permitted result
Test applied | Permitted result |
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C4 sugar adulteration | Less than or equal to 10% |
Moisture content | Less than or equal to 21% |
Reducing sugars | Greater or equal to 60% |
Version history
Date | Amendment details |
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28/01/2022 | First version of the webpage published on website |