Laboratory Testing of Honey
Objective of Laboratory Testing
Laboratory testing of honey plays a significant role in ensuring product quality and safety. Such testing enables the assessment of honey’s compliance with CU TR 021 requirements and confirmation of conformity with established requirements
Key Test Parameters
Laboratory testing of honey encompasses a comprehensive range of key parameters, including:
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
• Determination of Energy Value (Caloric Content)• Determination of Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) Content• Determination of Fructose (C₆H₁₂O₆) Content• Determination of Sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) Content• Determination of Moisture Content• Determination of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) Content• Determination of Tetracycline Group Antibiotic Residues• Determination of Chloramphenicol (Levomycetin) Residues• Determination of Bacitracin Residues• Determination of Lead (Pb) Content• Determination of Cadmium (Cd) Content• Determination of Arsenic (As) Content• Determination of DDT and Its Metabolites• Determination of Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) (α-, β-, γ-Isomers)And other Relevant Parameters
Provision of Test Results
Based on the test results, the laboratory issues an official test report.