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Standard Summary
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The Senate version of the Honey Integrity Act mirrors the House bill, establishing a federal program to protect honey integrity through identity standards, mandatory testing by packers, reporting, enforcement, and fee funding.
Key Points
- 1Secretary sets honey identity standard within one year.
- 2Qualifying packers must test, certify, and report honey using advanced methods.
- 3Packers must refuse adulterated honey and report findings within 24 hours.
- 4Secretary investigates, tests, and destroys confirmed adulterated honey.
- 5Fees from packers fund the program; appropriations authorized.
Impact Areas
Honey packers and manufacturersConsumers of honeyFederal agencies (FDA, USDA, Customs)State and local regulators
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