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COMPLIANCE POLICY GUIDE (CPG)

CPG Sec 515.300 Honey - Source Declaration October 1980

Final
Issued by:
Guidance Issuing Office
Office of Inspections and Investigations
Human Foods Program

POLICY:

A honey may be labeled with the name of the plant or blossom provided that the particular plant or blossom is the chief floral source of the honey, such as "Orange Blossom Honey" or "Clover Honey," and provided that the honey producer is in a position to demonstrate that the plant or blossom designated on the label constitutes the chief floral source of the honey.

Issued: 10/1/80

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