Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5K-4.028 - Adulteration and Misbranding - Honey

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.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5K-4.028

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.

New 7-14-09.

New 7-14-09.