English Tribunal Accepts the Term ‘Raw Honey’ Is Not Misleading!

In a case that made the headlines in the UK due to a judge’s reference to fictional characters from the Winnie-the-Pooh series of children’s books, the decision on the use of the term ‘raw’ as it relates to honey has significant implications for this category. The ruling goes against the view held by statutory enforcement bodies and their acceptance of industry guidance prohibiting the use of the term ‘raw’. The case has a number of interpretive effects within the meaning of the UK Honey Regulations and the institutional reluctance to engage with the latest science. What this case was about, how the court came to its decisions and the practical implications for the marketing of honey in the UK are discussed in this article.

Source: https://effl.lexxion.eu/article/EFFL/2024/4/5

Case: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukftt/grc/2024/157?query=ukftt