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Richard Yarnell <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 7 May 2000 16:56:52 -0700
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In Oregon, and I'm sure other states, in addition to the ingredients
(simply "Honey" or "Pure Honey" if that's what's in the bottle) you must
also provide your address and the net weight of product.  As noted,
adulterated honey must be so identified.

On Fri, 7 May 2094, JamesCBach wrote:

> Betty McAdam asks about how honey is labeled in the US.
>
> Its been some time since I read the federal regulations so I can't quote
> them but I do know that Washington State requires that the ingredients be
> written on the label in order of their quantity in the container.  It also
> requires the label to indicate the presence of foreign honey in the
> container....

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