EBA
EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION

The European Commission is proposing a far-reaching deregulation of environmental releases of genetically engineered microorganisms if, in their natural forms, they are considered as safe. Testbiotech research shows that around 40 species of such microbes are found in honey bees and bee products. Many of them are also are part of the microbioms of soil, […]

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has established a Working Group on Greek Honey and Beekeeping Products (Decision 172446/1-6-2026). The Committee consists of: specialized scientists in apiculture; representatives of the Federation of Greek Beekeeping Associations; Greek honey packers and distributors; beekeeping cooperatives; inspection and control authorities (ELGO-DIMITRA and EFET); the General Chemical State […]

The Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association is inviting beekeepers to participate in the “Best Honey Product 2026” competition, which will take place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, at the Beekeeping Centre Lesce as part of the Honey in Culinary Arts Day. The competition is intended for innovative products made by combining honey with other foods, such as […]

A month and a half ago, on June 14, 2026, the Rules on the Quality and Labeling of Honey came into force. The key change incorporates Directive (EU) 2024/1438, which requires more precise origin labeling for honey blends. Instead of the old, vague label “blend of EU and non-EU honey,” packers must now state all […]

The French parliament has reauthorised the exceptional use of nationally banned neonicotinoid pesticides—including acetamiprid and flupyradifurone—triggering deep anger across the beekeeping community. Environmentalists and French beekeeping unions (UNAF) have condemned the decision as a catastrophic setback for biodiversity and pollinators. Scientific research shows that acetamiprid inflicts neurotoxic damage on honeybees, disrupting their memory, foraging capacity, […]

Dear Beekeeper, Every jar of authentic European honey tells a story – of diverse landscapes, dedicated beekeepers, thriving pollinators, and a centuries-old tradition of excellence. The European Honey Contest 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate that heritage and demonstrate the outstanding quality of European honey on an international stage. We warmly invite you to submit […]

The European Beekeeping Association supports the efforts of Slovakia to lodge an action for annulment before the Court of Justice of the European Union against the Regulation (EU) 2026/1388 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2026 on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products, and amending Regulation […]

The twenti-fifth issue of the electronic monthly EBA magazine “NO BEES, NO LIFE” was published. The magazine is completely free and you can download it from this post.   This issue of the magazine has 71 pages. The magazine is published in English, but today there are programs that can read the PDF file for […]

Today, EU Member States delivered a positive opinion on the first ever feed additive authorisation for insects, based on a scientific assessment carried out by EFSA and a proposal from the Commission. The feed additive will be allowed for use in honeybees to improve the winter survival rate of bee colonies. The additive will only […]

GHIC calls on consumers, beekeepers, and food retailers for greater transparency and rigorous quality controls       Willingen/Brussels, June 14, 2026 – With the entry into force of the new EU Honey Directive, a new phase in the fight against honey fraud in Europe begins today. The reform aims to make the origin of honey […]