Only three Hawaiian producers meet US's organic honey standards; study suggests rule review | TheBriefWire
Only three Hawaiian producers meet US's organic honey standards; study suggests rule review
Published 3 August 2026 ยท science
A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic
A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic honey. Researchers say current US organic certification rules may be stricter than necessary, but caution that more studies across different regions are needed before any nationwide policy changes.
Published: August 3, 2026 โข 1:14 PM IST ยท Updated: August 3, 2026 โข 1:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic honey.
Researchers say current US organic certification rules may be stricter than necessary, but caution that more studies across different regions are needed before any nationwide policy changes.