Grades of Extracted Honey
- U.S. Grade A is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 90 points.
- U.S. Grade B is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 80 points.
- U.S. Grade C is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 70 points.
- Substandard is the quality of extracted honey that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.
Color Standards
- Honey Color Comparator with Color Standards
For the Purchase of and Instructions for Use and Care of the Honey Color Comparator with Color Standards, including additional technical guidance see the Fresh and Processed Equipment Catalog (pdf).
Detailed Standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:
- U.S. Grade Standards for Extracted Honey (pdf)
- Grading Manual for Extracted Honey (pdf)
- Certification Manual
- Certification of Honey and Apiculture Products Destined for the European Union (EU) (pdf)
- Condition of Container Manual
- General Processed Procedures Manual(pdf)
- Safety Manual
- Sampling Manual
- Sanitation Manual
- SC-364-31 Score Sheet for Extracted Honey
- Technical Procedures Manual