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UMF™ Honey Association
WHAT IS UMF
The UMF Honey Association oversees all use of the UMF quality trademark and supports licensees and consumers through a comprehensive science and research programme and other activities including:
● Independent lab tested
● Every batch of honey is independently laboratory tested to guarantee ratings
● Scientific certification of origin
● True to label honey
● Traceability – from hive to pot
● Every batch can be traced back to the original specific hives
● The operation process is audited and approved by Ministry of Primary Industry of New Zealand
● Produced under approved certification
● Made in New Zealand, crafted with care
WHAT IS MĀNUKA HONEY

Mānuka [ mā·nu·ka ] Honey comes from the nectar of the flower of the Mānuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which is indigenous to New Zealand. It is the nectar and the bee that give this honey its unique properties.

The Mānuka flower produces nectar with characteristic and unique signature compounds.

● It is a unique honey.
● It is widely recognised and highly sought after by consumers and has a substantial body of research behind it.
● Mānuka honey is acknowledged as being the ‘standard’ against which other honeys are compared.
WHAT IS MĀNUKA HONEY

he UMF grading system has two components which are expressed on any UMF honey product

  • 1
    LABEL
    The label claim that it is genuine Mānuka Honey.
  • 2
    NUMBER
    This represents the unique signature compounds characteristi···
UMFHA MEMBERS

Find us at https://www.umf.org.nz/portfolio/nz-gold-health-ltd/


There are over 100 beekeepers, producers and exporters that are qualified and accredited to display the UMF quality trademark on Mānuka honey products. Look for the quality trademark on the label and check to see if the Mānuka Honey product is from a registered license-holder listed below:


Members of the UMFHA enjoy the following benefits:
Industry-leading standards to work from and access to a quality trademark – UMF – which gives consumers confidence that they are buying genuine Mānuka honey.
Gives a group of license-holders the opportunity to collectively coordinate their support of research and promotion of genuine Mānuka honey.
Enables members to give consumers greater benefits and confidence in international markets.