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100% of UK Honey Samples Have Been Adulterated in EU Tests
An investigation by the EU named “From the Hives” has found that all of the British honey samples it tested have failed authenticity tests. A total of 320 honey consignments – imported… -
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RX misano Created by scientists, used by everyone.
A user-friendly analyser for honey quality testing. Honey naturally contains a small amount of enzymes which can vary widely by floral source and region. These enzymes play an important role by contributing… -
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Honey in Canada recalled over presence of metronidazole
In Canada honey from a supplier is being recalled by the purchasing company, over the presence of metronidazole. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills bacteria. Food safety news states that the recalled… -
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U.S. Ban the Use of Chlorpyrifos on Food
In August 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed a final rule annulling all tolerances for chlorpyrifos throughout the United States of America. After February 28th, 2022, the application of chlorpyrifos to… -
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Honey Screening: Improving Quality of Imported and Exported Honey
Due to differing laws and regulations across the globe, honey screening is highly important to check for antimicrobial and pesticide residues in honey products crossing country boarders. Regulations and maximum residue levels… -
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Randox Evidence Investigator, One Analyser for Multiple Industries
Randox Evidence Investigator, One Analyser for Multiple Industries Randox Food Diagnostics Evidence Investigator has been validated across various matrices including tissue, feed & cereals, honey, aquaculture, and milk, making it… -
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Antibiotics in honey – Consumer demand for honey products
The current market – with its price rises and demand pressures – reflects the ongoing desirability of honey. Analysts say demand from consumers and the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries is increasing. Population growth… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment to prevent disease in agriculture
Antibiotics such as oxytetracycline are essential for the control of bacterial diseases of agricultural plants. Most applications are by spray treatments in orchards therefore bees collecting nectar from treated plants causes antibiotic… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment against bee diseases
Honey is a natural product that is widely used for both nutritional, medicinal & cosmetic purposes. Honey like other foods is prone to various types of contamination and adulteration. Honey… -
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Honey or sugar….whats in your food?
A UK based campaign group, ‘Action on Sugar’, recently analysed the sugar content of 223 honey, sugar and syrup products available in most UK supermarkets. The results proved that the honey products…
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