Honey documentation

Required export and import documentation for honey trade.

DocumentTypeIssuing authorityApplicability
Commercial invoicecommercial_invoiceExporter (accepted by customs and buyer)all_exports
Packing listpacking_listExporterall_exports
Bill of lading or sea waybillbill_of_ladingOcean carrier or freight forwarderall_exports
Certificate of origincertificate_of_originChamber of commerce or designated trade bodyall_exports
Health certificate / sanitary certificate for honeyhealth_certificateCompetent veterinary or food safety authority in exporting countryall_exports
EU veterinary health certificate for honey and apiculture productsveterinary_health_certificateExporting country’s competent authority recognized by the EUeu
US FDA prior notice and facility registrationregulatory_notificationUS Food and Drug Administrationus
Residue and quality analysis report (third-party lab)lab_analysis_certificateAccredited independent laboratoryall_exports
Organic certification (if applicable)organic_certificateAccredited organic certifier (e.g., EU, USDA, private schemes)eu|us|premium_markets