Fla. Admin. Code R. 5K-4.028
Adulteration and Misbranding – Honey
Effective Jul 14, 2009Rulemaking Authority 500.09, 570.07(23), 586.10 FS. Law Implemented 500.03, 500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.11, 570.07, 570.50, 586.02, 586.10 FS.Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The following shall be prima facie evidence of adulteration under Section 500.10(2)(d), F.S., or misbranding under Section 500.11(1)(g), F.S., of any product sold or offered for sale as honey:
- (1) The product has a maltose content in excess of 10%; or
- (2) The product contains oligosaccharides indicative of invert syrup; or
- (3) The absolute value of Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (CSIRA) is not more negative than -20.0 for the product; or
- (4) CSIRA Internal Standard Procedure with a protein value minus honey value is more negative than -1.0 for the product; or
- (5) The product fails to conform to the standard of identity stated in Rule 5K-4.027, F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 500.09, 570.07(23), 586.10 FS. Law Implemented 500.03, 500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.11, 570.07, 570.50, 586.02, 586.10 FS. History–New 7-14-09.