Media enquiries, press resources, and information for journalists covering Himalayan wild honey, harvesting communities, and food safety standards.
The International Mad Honey Standards Institute (IMHSI) is a newly established organisation working to build a structured certification framework for Himalayan wild honey. We combine scientific verification, ethical compliance, and traceability from harvest to consumer.
As a young institute, we welcome media interest in our mission and are available to provide background, context, and expert commentary on topics related to mad honey safety, sustainable harvesting, and the communities who depend on this tradition.
Mad Honey Safety & Standards: The science behind grayanotoxin content, safe consumption thresholds, and why standardised testing matters for consumer protection.
Sustainable Harvesting Practices: How traditional cliff harvesting methods work, the ecological pressures facing wild bee populations, and what responsible sourcing looks like.
Harvesting Communities: The cultural heritage of Gurung and other Himalayan honey-hunting communities, and the socioeconomic challenges they face.
Certification & Traceability: How IMHSI is developing frameworks to verify authenticity, origin, and quality across the supply chain.
Market Integrity: The prevalence of adulterated or mislabelled mad honey products, and what consumers should know before purchasing.
Journalists and researchers working on stories related to Himalayan honey, harvesting communities, or wild food systems are welcome to contact us. We can provide:
To get in touch, please visit our Contact page.
We are happy to assist journalists, documentary makers, and researchers with accurate information about Himalayan wild honey.
Get in TouchIMHSI is a new organization, and we'd rather show an honest, short page than list coverage that doesn't hold up when someone clicks through.
If you're a journalist working on a Himalayan honey story — safety, certification, conservation, or the honey-hunting economy — and want to verify a claim, request an interview, or get background, contact us via the media resources below. We respond to every inquiry, and we'll list real coverage here, with a name, date, and a working link, as soon as it happens.
Journalists and researchers working on stories related to Himalayan honey, harvesting communities, or wild food systems are welcome to contact our media relations team. We can provide:
To get in touch, please visit our Contact page.
For general enquiries, visit our Contact page.