Your ‘pure honey’ may have hidden additives, CAK warns
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched an investigation after finding that over 80 percent of honey brands labeled as '100 percent pure' contained unauthorized additives. The watchdog is pursuing legal action against manufacturers for misleading consumers and violating trade standards.
Why it matters
This highlights critical issues in food safety and consumer protection against deceptive marketing practices in the food industry.
The sweetness of your favourite 'pure honey' may not be entirely the result of bees painstakingly converting flower nectar into the natural sweetener.
The report is based on official regulatory findings and focuses on consumer protection without partisan framing.
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