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Stay Compliant and Informed about Federal Honey Regulations
Navigating the complexities of federal regulations surrounding honey production and distribution is crucial for farmers, apiary managers, food safety experts, and agricultural policy analysts. With ever-evolving rules and significant implications for agricultural practices and business operations, understanding the current landscape of federal oversight on honey is vital.
Why Monitor Honey-Related Federal Register Entries?
Honey is not only a staple in food production but also plays a significant role in agriculture through its connection to pollination and environmental sustainability. Monitoring the Federal Register for updates on honey-related regulations can benefit several professionals:
- Apiary Managers and Farmers: Ensure compliance with the latest health and safety standards to avoid potential fines and enhance sustainable agricultural practices.
- Food Safety Experts and Agribusiness Owners: Stay informed about changes in guidelines concerning honey purity, labeling, and export requirements to optimize your operations and protect consumer trust.
- Agricultural Policy Analysts: Follow pending regulations that could impact agricultural policies and practices, influencing wide-scale strategies and community support programs.
Key Reasons to Stay Updated
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Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to updates and regulations concerning honey ensures smooth operations and reduces the risk of non-compliance penalties. This compliance is crucial to maintaining market access and protecting brand reputation.
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Policy Changes: Government policies regarding agriculture and food safety can shift based on sustainability goals, economic needs, and public health priorities. Keeping abreast of these changes helps you anticipate market shifts and align strategies accordingly.
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Funding Opportunities: The federal government often provides grants and support to those involved in sustainable agricultural practices and innovations in honey production. Knowing when and where to apply can make a critical difference.
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Public Comment Periods: Certain proposed changes to regulations allow for public commentary. Participating in these periods lets stakeholders influence policy directions positively.
Recent Trends in Honey Regulation
Recent emphasis on environmental sustainability has seen increased regulation in practices tied to honey harvesting and production. For instance, the growing need to support pollinator populations has sparked interest in more stringent environmental protection policies.
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We are revising the phytosanitary treatment and quarantine import regulations to reflect our relocation of import and treatment requirements for agricultural commodities to the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements online database. This change w...
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Rule | Oct 01, 2024 |
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This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agriculture Marketing Service's regulations regarding a national honey pack...
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Proposed Rule | May 31, 2022 |
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This rule amends the regulations for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) to allow supplemental DMC payments to participating eligible dairy operations. DMC provides dairy producers with risk management coverage that pays producers when the difference between...
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Rule | Dec 13, 2021 |
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We are revising our regulations regarding the movement of plant pests. We are also adding criteria to the regulations for the importation, interstate movement, and release of biological control organisms. This final rule also establishes regulations...
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Rule | Jun 25, 2019 |
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This rule amends the regulations that specify the storage and handling of cotton at warehouses approved by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The amendment modifies the weekly accounting and reporting for cotton bales made available for shipment...
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Rule | Jun 21, 2019 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes to amend the regulations that specify the requirements for CCC-approved warehouses storing and handling cotton. The amendment would change how warehouse operators...
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Proposed Rule | Apr 05, 2019 |
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This rule contains formatting changes to subpart references to bring the headings into conformance with the Office of Federal Register requirements. In addition, we are updating authority citations and making minor editorial changes to the regulation...
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Rule | Feb 07, 2019 |
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting a final rule to amend the definition of "judge" in the rules of practice and procedure to formulate or amend a marketing agreement, marketing o...
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Rule | Dec 11, 2017 |
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We are amending the regulations to allow the importation of fresh mango fruit from Vietnam into the continental United States. As a condition of entry, fresh mango fruit from Vietnam will be subject to a systems approach that includes orchard or pack...
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Rule | Nov 29, 2017 |
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This proposal would amend the research and promotion orders-- or the regulations under the orders--overseen by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to provide uniform authority for the removal of board members and staff who fail to perform their...
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Proposed Rule | Nov 23, 2016 |
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We are amending our regulations regarding the importation or exportation of animals and animal products and plants and plant products to address instances where the current regulations require the use of a hard-copy form or specify that a particular...
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Rule | Jun 21, 2016 |
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is revising regulations on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as required by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) to update the Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) Pr...
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Rule | Jan 02, 2015 |
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This proposal would modify the organic assessment exemption regulations under 23 Federal marketing orders and 22 research and promotion programs. The current regulations would be amended to allow persons that produce, handle, market, or import certif...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 16, 2014 |
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This rule amends the regulations that specify the requirements for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)-approved warehouses storing cotton, which are administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA is changing the definition of Bales Made Availa...
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Rule | Dec 01, 2014 |
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We are consolidating the regulations concerning the issuance of permits for the importation and interstate movement of a wide variety of regulated plants, plant products, and other articles. We are also making corresponding changes to the regulations...
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Rule | Apr 10, 2014 |
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The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes to amend the regulations that specify the requirements for CCC-approved warehouses storing cotton. The amendment would change the definition of Bales Made Available for Shipment (BMAS). CCC-approved cot...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 26, 2013 |
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We are proposing to consolidate the regulations concerning the issuance of permits for the importation and interstate movement of a wide variety of regulated plants, plant products, and other articles. We would also make corresponding changes to the...
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Proposed Rule | Jun 21, 2013 |
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The Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) is removing from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) referendum procedures for the proposed U.S. Honey Producer Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order (Proposed Order). The Proposed Order was not...
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Rule | Mar 16, 2011 |
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This final rule adopts an interim rule, with change, establishing new regulations addressing country of origin labeling for packed honey bearing any official USDA mark or statement. Also, the rule added a new cause for debarment from inspection and c...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2011 |
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This document withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2010, that proposed a new U.S. honey producer funded research and promotion program under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (1996 Act)...
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Proposed Rule | Nov 09, 2010 |