Overview
- Mixed-origin honey must name all countries of origin in descending order and state each share by weight, while single-origin jars keep the current country-only label.
- The rules take effect on 14 June 2026 with a 24‑month transition that allows sell-off of old labels; Germany must transpose the EU directive by 14 December 2025.
- Consumer group Foodwatch welcomes the change and urges broader mandatory origin details for main ingredients, alongside tighter checks against syrup adulteration.
- Industry representatives say blending from different regions ensures consistent taste and texture and argue the new labels do not reflect product quality.
- Germany covers only about 37% of its honey demand domestically, importing 72,600 tonnes last year, chiefly from Ukraine (22%), Argentina (14%), Romania and Mexico (7% each).