The claim
Georgia and World published an article headlined “The West abandoned Italy in hardship and do you imagine, how they will behave in respect of Georgia?!” According to the article, Georgian honey will never gain access to European market, because the European Union adopted special regulations which Georgia will fail to fulfill. The author claims that there should be no pit latrines in an eight-kilometer radius from beehives that is unimaginable in Georgian reality and requires the installation of sewerage systems throughout the country. The author brings an example of honey to illustrate that Georgian products will never gain foothold on European and American markets, because no such opportunities have been opened up.
Rating
Since 2016, Georgian honey enjoys quota-free access to the EU market. Georgian honey should meet general EU directives and regulations on food safety. Actually, there are no special regulations for Georgia or any restrictions on pit latrines. Exports of Georgian honey to the EU market have already been launched and the European Union helps Georgian bee keepers meet all necessary standards.
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