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Global Honey Integrity Council (GHIC Initiative)

Willingen, GERMANYThe Global Honey Integrity Council (GHIC) is an international initiative currently under establishment, designed as an operational organisation combined with a global expert network. It is being developed to include dedicated legal entities (including a pReg: 2757314103470-79Since 13/04/2026

Budget

Not declared

EP Access

0

accredited persons

Staff

1

0.1 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

The Global Honey Integrity Council (GHIC) is an international initiative under establishment dedicated to combating honey adulteration and strengthening transparency, authenticity and fairness in the global honey market. GHIC develops and coordinates operational measures, including investigations, evidence generation, industry standards, and cooperation with authorities, to support enforcement of existing legislation and improve market integrity across the European Union and internationally.

EU Legislative Interests

Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey (Honey Directive) and its ongoing revision Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on official controls Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers EU coordinated actions against food fraud under the EU Food Fraud Network

Communication Activities

GHIC conducts targeted outreach to Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission and relevant stakeholders through bilateral meetings, expert briefings, and participation in public policy events. In addition, GHIC contributes to conferences, prepares analytical materials, and supports awareness-raising activities addressing honey adulteration and market integrity.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

European Professional Beekeepers Association (EPBA) http://www.probees.eu Deutscher Berufs- und Erwerbsimkerbund (DBIB) http://www.berufsimker.de

Organisation Members

GHIC is currently under establishment and does not have members, partners, sponsors, subsidiaries or affiliated organisations at this stage.

Additional Information

GHIC is currently under establishment and does not yet have a dedicated budget or financial resources.

Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.