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.