It must not have begun to ferment or be effervescent. Only new export quality barrels should be used for bulk shipment. Lower maximum contents of moisture for specific provenances and types of honey may be mutually agreed on between sellers and buyers. In order to give access to Fair Trade conditions to a greater number of bee keeping families and in order to avoid the concentration of benefits in the hands of a few commercial honey producers, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations will put an emphasis on limiting inscriptions of beekeeper associations to those, where members manage bees mainly with their own and their family s labour force. The Honey Register Committee reserves the right to adjust the minimum price if considered necessary.
Renewals are to be effected at least three months prior to expiry.
Annex Definition of the quality standards for honey Honey traded under FLO conditions will be classified into two categories, according to its quality. The quality control prior to shipment has to be carried out through an independent agent unless agreed on otherwise between seller and buyer.