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> I believe that the food regulations of the United States require that
> ingredients be listed on food packaging, e.g. jars.
>
> Does this apply to honey?

Honey labels allow "Pure Honey" and ingredients need not be listed.
Ingredients are "Pure Honey".

> do these vary for different varietal honeys?
No, inrgedients are still "Pure Honey".  However, if marketing a varietal
honey, labeling laws are very explicit that the label must read, "Pure
Honey, Variety".  "Pure Clover Honey" is a violation, "Pure Honey, Clover"
is acceptable.

> Is a laboratory test required to verify the accuracy of the listed
ingredients?
I don't believe a laboratory is required for the label.  However, if a
laboratory test is done and the variety in the jar is not the variety named
on the label, the packer is in violation of labeling laws.  One of the
funniest honey lines I ever heard was from Dave Green speaking at ABF in
Norfolk, Va: "Of course there's a lot more sourwood honey sold than
produced!"

Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!