Improving access to imported food safety requirements
From mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.
All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection Scheme requirements apply.
Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) for biosecurity import conditions.
Food type
Honey
Exclusions
Food from New Zealand.
Inspection and testing
This food is classified as a surveillance food.
We refer consignments of honey for analytical testing at the rate of 5%. During inspection, we will also conduct a visual and label assessment.
Table 1 shows the tests that will be applied and permitted results.
Table 1, Tests applied and permitted result
| Test applied | Permitted result |
|---|---|
| C4 sugar adulteration | Less than or equal to 10% |
| Moisture content | Less than or equal to 21% |
| Reducing sugars | Greater or equal to 60% |
Version history
| Date | Amendment details |
|---|---|
| 28/01/2022 | First version of the webpage published on website |