Honey Testing
Ensuring Purity, Authenticity, and Regulatory Compliance
Honey is a valuable natural product, prized for its nutritional, therapeutic, and culinary qualities. However, it is also one of the most commonly adulterated food products globally. At Middle East Testing Services LLC (METS Lab), we offer comprehensive honey testing services to ensure your products meet quality, authenticity, and safety standards required by UAE and international markets.
✅ Why Honey Testing is Crucial
- Detects adulteration with sugar syrups or industrial sweeteners
- Validates botanical and geographical origin
- Ensures compliance with GSO, Codex, EU, and UAE regulations
- Assures microbial safety and absence of harmful contaminants
- Maintains brand reputation and consumer trust in premium markets
📋 Deliverables You Receive
- Full analytical report with tested parameters
- Interpretation of results and adulteration status
- Optional export compliance certificate for GCC, EU, or other markets
- Recommendations on storage and labeling based on findings
🌍 Applicable Honey Types We Test:
- Monofloral and multifloral honeys
- Raw, organic, or pasteurized honey
- Honey blends and flavored honey
- Export or bulk honey shipments
Standards & Guidelines Followed
- GSO 147:2008 – GCC standard for honey
- Codex Alimentarius Standard (CODEX STAN 12-1981)
- EU Directive 2001/110/EC
- USFDA & ISO Methods
- AOAC Official Analytical Methods
Key Testing Parameters:
- Sugar Profile
- Diastase Activity
- Conductivity
- Specific Gravity/Density
- Moisture Content
- HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural)
- Free Acidity
- Color
- Clarity/Turbidity
- Sensory Evaluation
- Antibiotic Residues
- Pesticide Residues
- Heavy Metals
- Microbiological Analysis