R70-520-3. Honey Standards and Labeling

(1) A person may not label a food as "honey" or "raw honey" if it contains any added sweetener, flavoring, coloring, or other food additive. (2) A person shall ensure that food labeled as "honey" or "raw honey" meets the composition standards described in Section 4-5-502. (3) A person may sell a food product that combines honey with other ingredients, such as flavorings, spices, or sweeteners, provided that the person: (a) distinguishes the product from "honey" by using a descriptive name that accurately identifies the added ingredients, including: (i) honey blend; (ii) flavored honey; or (iii) honey with the name of the ingredient; and (b) declares all added ingredients in the ingredient statement in accordance with 21 CFR Part 101. (4) A person shall label honey and honey products in accordance with the following federal and state requirements: (a) 21 CFR Part 101, Food Labeling; (b) 21 CFR Section 102.5, Common or usual name for nonstandardized foods; and (c) Section 4-5-502, Food designated as raw honey.