Bees for Development

Exporting honey to the EU

 

To export honey to the EU, a number of requirements must be met.  Some of these are primary requirements, essential for export and must be achieved first.  Secondary requirements are also necessary, but can fall into place once the primary requirements have been met.

 

Primary requirements

 

1. Viable offer to the market 
2. Listed in the EU list of third countries eligible to export honey to the EU
3. Clean honey

 

Secondary requirements

 

1. Engaging with a buyer
2. A traceability system
3. A HACCP plan