Honey Safety Control in Georgia
- 04 March 2025
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Tbilisi, March 4, 2025 – Within the framework of the project "Enhanced Agricultural Practices and Consumer Awareness" (CAPCA), the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG) held a presentation on the results of a monitoring study titled "Honey Safety Control in Georgia."
CSRDG conducted monitoring on honey-related safety risks and state control measures. The research covered existing mechanisms for honey safety control, key challenges, and difficulties. The monitoring focused on state control over honey safety in the domestic market.
The monitoring report addressed issues such as:
● Beekeepers’ awareness of food safety and self-monitoring mechanisms;
● The number of veterinarians;
● Mechanisms for registering entrepreneurs;
● The scope of state control;
● Antibiotic residues in honey;
● Control effectiveness and consumer awareness.
During the monitoring process, existing official documentation and reports were analyzed, and in-depth interviews were conducted with four employees of the National Food Agency.
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