InterApi (l’Interprofessional association for hive products) rejoices in’entrcurrent European regulations, from the European directive called “breakfast ». Since June 14, she extends the’obligation to’precise labeling of the’origin of honey’all products sold in France and more widely in Europe.
For several years now, the French beekeeping industry has been committed to strengthening the clarity of the origin of honey., especially
01 when they result from assemblies. The new regulatory framework responds directly to this objective by requiring the mention of all harvesting countries. They are presented in descending order according to their weight, and the percentage of each origin. While since 2022, French regulations require explicit indication of the country of origin for blends of honey packaged in France., this European development harmonizes the rules and guarantees the same level of information for all honeys marketed in France, whatever their origin. This harmonization takes place on a French honey market that is structurally dependent on international trade.. In 2024, our country produced 21,585 tonnes of honey when the country's overall consumption amounted to around 50,000 tonnes. To meet consumer demand, France therefore obtains its supplies largely from abroad. In 2025, honey imports amounted to 32,248 tons. In this context, the extension of the labeling obligation to honey packaged outside France constitutes a step forward in guaranteeing an informed choice to consumers.
The fight against fraud
For InterApi, transparency on origin is in fact a central element of the relationship of trust with consumers. By making it possible to precisely identify the composition of the blends and the origin of the honeys, this development strengthens the readability of products and contributes to a better understanding of market realities. It is also part of a broader dynamic of strengthening traceability and combating fraudulent practices by securing the market against the risks of deception regarding the origin of imported honey., supported by all players in the French beekeeping sector. In addition, this measure responds to strong consumer expectations as nearly three out of four French people say they buy honey.
