Intertek launches Global True Source Honey Traceability Initiative

Kejriwal Bee Care India (P) Ltd certified as first TSH Certified Honey Exporter in the World

Delhi, 10 September, 2011: Intertek, the exclusive global partner for True Source Honey TM, LLC launched the True Source Honey Certified program in India at the Hotel Eros, Nehru Place. TSH is a global initiative to certify whole chain traceability and sustainability of ethically sourced, fairly traded honey. Mr Ashok Sinha, Former Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Shree S Dave, Chairman of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) was present as the Guest of Honor.

Mr. Rajesh Saigal, Managing Director, Intertek India said on the occasion "Intertek is very pleased that True Source Honey chose our expertise. We look forward to applying our skill to ensure that the complete honey supply chain is protected."

“We are pleased to become the first True Source Honey (TSH) Certified entity in the world. As honey circumvention is a very hot topic across the World, this initiative was launched to ensure that the origin of the honey is supplied, is certified by third party auditors. We are proud to receive this certificate from True Source Honey, LLC”- said, Mr Kejriwal, Chairman, Kejriwal Bee Care India (P) Ltd.

Honey is one of the few remaining food products that are considered natural (or without added ingredients or other refined additives that alter the composition of the product). In an effort to protect the product, True Source Honey will work with honey companies in the countries of origin and U.S importers to set a global standard for high- quality honey. Intertek will play an integral part in helping to set this standard, by handling all of the traceability audits and inspecting the containers of honey imported into the U.S. as registered under the True Source Honey initiative.

Besides Intertek, Grant Thornton, one of World’s leading audit, tax and advisory firms, has been exclusively appointed by True Source Honey, LLC (TSH) for the purpose of conducting Financial Audit for companies interested in applying for TSH certification in India. Mr Mehra, Director, Grant Thorton India said, “ The purpose of the Audit will be to determine that only honey of Indian origin is exported as “Product of India” to the United Sates.”