Quality Control

As a beekeeper, you work hard to produce beautiful, high-quality honey. But even the best honey can ferment or spoil if yeasts get the upper hand. That’s where lab testing comes in. In this blog, we explore the key differences between the standard Yeast & Mould (YM) test vs the Osmophilic Yeast test. They sound similar, but they tell you very different things. Let’s break it down in plain and simple terms. What is a Standard Yeast & Mould Test? This is the “general health che

Accuracy in honey testing is non-negotiable, especially for premium New Zealand varieties like Kanuka and Manuka honeys. At PAQ Laboratories, we ensure the highest level of reliability through proficiency testing programs. These independent external assessments compare our results against global benchmarks, verifying our accuracy for key parameters like chemical markers, & quality markers like HMF, thereby giving beekeepers and exporters full confidence in every certificate o