It is honey produced according to specific standards that qualify it as a product free from undesirable chemical or biological contamination.
To produce honey that can be considered “organic”, beekeepers must go through a certification process. This is done by some companies that send inspectors to technically analyze the apiary conditions and suggest adjustments for the conversion of the apiary from conventional into organic. Once the requirements have been met and after a grace period, the company certifies the apiary.
This certification gives the beekeeper the right to use a special seal on their product, identifying it as organic to consumers. Among the required criteria is the ban of conventional crop management within a 3-km radius of the apiary. For the maintenance of the certificate, inspections are often repeated.
