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IMHSI has formally initiated three active research programmes: the Rat Toxicity Study, assessing safety thresholds for grayanotoxin consumption; Field Sample Collection & Categorisation across key harvesting regions; and the Standardisation of Cliff Honey Parameters project, aimed at creating measurable quality benchmarks for wild honey. View all projects →
IMHSI’s new website has launched, providing a central hub for our work on mad honey safety standards, cultural preservation, and research. The site covers our active projects, the heritage and communities behind Himalayan cliff honey, and ways for researchers and organisations to collaborate with us. Get involved →
The International Mad Honey Standards Institute was formally established to bring scientific rigour, ethical standards, and supply chain traceability to the global mad honey industry. The institute was founded with a mission to protect consumers, support harvesting communities, and advance evidence-based understanding of grayanotoxin-containing honeys.
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March 2026 — IMHSI Launches Three New Research Projects
IMHSI has formally initiated three active research programmes: the Rat Toxicity Study assessing safety thresholds for grayanotoxin consumption, Field Sample Collection & Categorization across key harvesting regions, and the Standardization of Cliff Honey Parameters project. Learn more on the Projects page →
February 2026 — IMHSI Website Goes Live
IMHSI’s new website launches, providing a central hub for our work on mad honey standards, safety research, and community engagement. Explore our pages on Science & Safety Standards, Culture & Heritage, and Get Involved.
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