The following shall be prima facie evidence of adulteration under Section 500.10(2)(d), F.S., or misbranding under Section 500.11(1)(g), F.S., of any product sold or offered for sale as honey:

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5K-4.028

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
    (1) The product has a maltose content in excess of 10%; or
    (2) The product contains oligosaccharides indicative of invert syrup; or
    (3) The absolute value of Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (CSIRA) is not more negative than -20.0 for the product; or
    (4) CSIRA Internal Standard Procedure with a protein value minus honey value is more negative than -1.0 for the product; or
    (5) The product fails to conform to the standard of identity stated in Fl. Admin. Code R. 5K-4.027
Rulemaking Authority 500.09, 570.07(23), 586.10 FS. Law Implemented 500.03, 500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.11, 570.07, 570.50, 586.02, 586.10 FS. History-New 7-14-09.