From Himalayan cliff to consumer, every certified batch will carry verified lab results, a traceable origin, and a documented chain of custody, so Mad Honey can be trusted worldwide. We’re building the standard now, and inviting producers, buyers, labs and partners to help shape it.
Every certified batch passes through a structured chain of custody, from the Himalayan cliff to a verified, market-ready product with a permanent digital record.
Hunter digital ID, cliff GPS tagging, colony and season documentation
Batch coding, chain-of-custody protocol, controlled transport to partner laboratories
Four-pillar testing: physico-chemical, GTX profiling, pollen, and contaminant screening
Each batch is classified as Rare Harvest, Strong & Potent, or Medicinal Honey, or marked non-compliant if criteria fail
Unique batch QR code issued, consumers scan to see full origin, lab results, and hunter story
Each batch undergoes a comprehensive, multi-parameter test suite designed to establish safety, authenticity, and quality before any certification is issued.
Establishes baseline quality parameters and moisture stability, critical for shelf life, safety, and international compliance.
The defining analysis for Mad Honey, measuring the concentration and type of grayanotoxins to establish safety thresholds and grade classification.
Verifies floral origin and authenticates the Rhododendron source, essential for geographic indication support and fraud prevention.
Screens for environmental and process-related contaminants to ensure consumer safety and meet international import requirements.
IMHSI defines the certification standard. The laboratory testing that underpins it is carried out by accredited, independent partners with no commercial interest in the honey being assessed. That separation is deliberate and non-negotiable.
Our current testing partner is Eurofins Scientific, a globally recognised analytical testing network operating across more than 59 countries. Eurofins holds internationally accepted accreditations and is widely used by food safety regulators, importers, and standards bodies worldwide. Their involvement means every result we rely on is independently verifiable.
We name them here because we think transparency about who does the testing matters as much as the tests themselves. A certified batch is only as credible as the lab behind it.
Each certified batch is classified into one of three tiers based on verified grayanotoxin content, moisture, nectar source, altitude, and harvest pattern. Batches that fail verification are marked non-compliant.
Single-origin wild cliff spring harvest
Verified batch-to-batch potency
Traditionally valued for therapeutic uses
Fails verification criteria
| Parameter | Rare Harvest | Strong & Potent | Medicinal Honey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayanotoxin (Mainly GTX-I and GTX-III) | Higher | Moderate | Low |
| Moisture content | Lowest | Low (≥ Rare Harvest) | ≤ Codex limit |
| Nectar source | Predominant Rhododendron | Predominantly Rhododendron + other medicinal plants | Rhododendron, medicinal plants & wildflower |
| Altitude origin | ≤ 4500 masl | ≤ 3500 masl | ≤ 2000 masl |
| Harvest pattern | Single-origin wild cliff spring harvest | Spring & autumn season | Multi-season, broader sourcing |
| Production scale | Limited seasonal production | Verified batch-to-batch potency | Purity & safety tested |
| Traceability record | Complete (cliff → batch) | Complete (batch-level) | Complete (batch-level) |
| QR code issued | Yes, full consumer profile | Yes, batch record | Yes, therapeutic-use profile |
A unique batch ID links the honey to its exact origin, the cliff, the hunter, the season, and the lab results. Consumers and buyers scan a single QR code to verify everything.
Each honey hunter receives a verified digital ID. Harvest sites are GPS-tagged with altitude, ecology, and colony data.
A unique batch identifier is created at the point of harvest, linking season, location, hunter ID, and quantity in a single record.
Laboratory test certificates are digitally linked to the batch, GTX levels, pollen analysis, moisture, contaminant clearance.
A scannable QR code is generated and attached to the certified product. Anyone, buyer, regulator, or consumer, can verify the batch instantly.
Sample Batch Record
The IMHSI certification framework is designed to address the full scope of what buyers, regulators, and consumers need to trust a Mad Honey product.
GTX safety thresholds and dosage classification protect end consumers. Every certified product carries a clear grade and usage context, reducing risk from uninformed consumption.
Certification documentation is designed to support international import requirements, providing the lab records, chain-of-custody, and labeling data exporters and buyers need.
Certification is tied to verified sourcing practices, honey hunters are registered, harvest sites are documented, and sustainable harvesting compliance is part of the record.
Pollen analysis and QR-linked batch records make substitution and adulteration verifiably detectable, protecting the integrity of genuine Himalayan Mad Honey.
All documentation is formatted to support engagement with national regulators (DFTQC, NBSM) and international bodies, building the evidence base for formal standards recognition.
Ecological monitoring data, colony health, bloom cycles, harvest pressure, is integrated into the certification record, creating a direct link between product integrity and conservation outcomes.
The certification framework is being built now, and we’d rather build it with the people who’ll use it. If you’re a producer, hunter cooperative, buyer, lab, or regulator interested in certifying or supporting Mad Honey, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
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