Tanzania tests 70 honey samples in Germany; 96% meet international standards
Tanzania’s Forest Services Agency (TFS) says laboratory tests on honey samples sent to an internationally accredited laboratory in Germany show that 96% met global quality standards, a result officials say helps the country maintain access to the European Union (EU) market.
TFS Commissioner for Conservation Prof Dos Santos Silayo announced the findings during the fourth meeting of TFS leaders and station commanders in Morogoro Region, which opened on February 18 and runs until February 23, 2026.
According to Silayo, 70 honey samples were collected from 34 districts and tested in Germany to verify quality for export markets.
“Our country has the opportunity to access the European Union market and other international markets because 96 per cent of our honey has been proven globally to meet high-quality standards,” he is quoted.
Silayo urged honey producers to avoid using non-standard processing equipment and poor storage containers, warning that quality lapses could undermine export opportunities.
He also said TFS is pushing for more investment in honey processing, noting Tanzania currently has 97 medium and large processing factories. The agency is finalising construction of a new honey processing plant in Nzega, Tabora Region, and rehabilitating two others in Manyoni District and at the Sao Hill tree plantation in Mafinga District.
TFS said production of bee products has risen to an average of 33,861 tonnes, up from 31,179 tonnes, while honey exports have reached 9,500 tonnes valued at 93.3 billion shillings.
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