What does Preamble of Honey Integrity Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honey Integrity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Honey Integrity Act.

What does STANDARD OF IDENTITY FOR HONEY. of Honey Integrity Act do?

This section requires the Secretary to establish a standard of identity for honey. The standard of identity must be based on applicable United States Pharmacopeia standards. The Secretary must establish this standard within one year of the Act's enactment. The authority for establishing this standard is derived from section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO of Honey Integrity Act do?

This section requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress regarding enforcement actions. The report must be submitted within two years of the Act's enactment. The report will focus on enforcement actions taken under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Enforcement actions related to adulterated honey (under 21 U.S.C. 342) are included. Enforcement actions related to misbranded honey (under 21 U.S.C. 343) are also included.

What does HONEY INTEGRITY PROGRAM. of Honey Integrity Act do?

This section establishes the Honey Integrity Program to detect economically motivated adulteration and improve honey integrity. Qualifying commercial honey packers are required to conduct testing using 'all the best available science,' including DNA testing and mass spectrometry. Packers must certify compliance, report testing results, and refuse receipt of adulterated honey. Upon identifying economically motivated adulteration, packers must report the information to the Secretary and law enforcement within 24 hours. The Secretary will investigate, test, and destroy adulterated honey and share data with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The Secretary will publish and update a list of qualifying commercial honey packers. The Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture will cooperate and share resources to carry out the program. Qualifying commercial honey packers will be subject to a fee to fund the program, with appropriations required for the fees to be obligated.

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Honey Integrity Act

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: W. Steube (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a standard of identity for honey based on United States Pharmacopeia standards to ensure product integrity.
The Honey Integrity Program requires qualifying honey packers to test for adulteration using advanced scientific methods and report findings to the Secretary and law enforcement.
The bill mandates a report to Congress detailing enforcement actions taken against adulterated or misbranded honey under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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