I am researching honey fraud and adulteration in the light of recent concerns which have been well publicised in the Media. Please can you provide/answer;

1. How many honey samples has your Authority taken in the past few years?
None in the last few 5 years.

2. If samples were taken, then
a) How many were formal and how many were informal
b) Was this part of a programme or a one off?
c) Did the results of analysis lead to further action, if so, briefly what (investigation, prosecution etc)
Not applicable

3. If no samples were taken, then in the light of the current concerns about Honey Fraud, are you planning to undertake any sampling of Honey in the future?
Nothing planned in this financial years’ programme.

4. Is sampling planned in the future?
Nothing for honey has been confirmed, but sampling in general will be carried out.

5. Are there any baulks to sampling? – financial, staffing, etc
No