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A new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has revealed that eight out of every 10 honey brands tested in the country failed quality checks after being found to contain additives despite being marketed as “100 per cent pure and natural honey.”
According to the Authority’s latest annual report, 40 of the 50 honey brands sampled from local manufacturers and importers did not meet the required standards, with additive levels exceeding the limits set under Kenyan regulations.
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CAK said the products were misleadingly labelled as “100% Pure and Natural Honey,” contrary to the requirements of KS EAS 36:2020.
The regulator noted that selling adulterated honey while presenting it as pure violates Sections 55(a)(i) and 60(1) of the Competition Act, which prohibit the sale of consumer goods that fail to meet prescribed product information standards.
Among the companies identified in the report was Bee Care, whose honey samples tested positive for additives. CAK said the matter was later resolved after the company agreed to comply with consumer protection and product safety requirements.
Another firm, Utamu Trade Honey, was also cited after its Utamu Tele Honey brand was marketed as 100 per cent pure honey despite failing the required quality tests.
The Authority directed the affected companies to implement corrective measures to ensure their product packaging, storage, handling and labelling comply with applicable laws and standards.
The firms also committed to undergoing regular compliance monitoring by the Competition Authority to help safeguard consumers.
The findings form part of CAK’s broader consumer protection efforts aimed at eliminating misleading product claims and ensuring products sold in the Kenyan market meet the required quality and safety standards.
