15,000 kg fake honey worth Rs 22 lakh seized in UP

Samples sent to labs reveal why fakes are everywhere

The UP Food Safety Department, with FSSAI input, seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearly Rs 22 lakh in Hapur. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing, intensifying fears about fake honey circulating in the market. With consumers increasingly searching for ways to verify purity at home, experts urge simple checks before adding honey to meals.