Is mad honey legal in Australia?

No — it is banned.

Prohibited under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Customs routinely seizes shipments.

Regulatory Body

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ); Australian Border Force

Statute

Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Schedule 23 (prohibited plants and fungi); Customs Act 1901

Import Rules

Not permitted for import. Shipments are subject to seizure.

Medical Claims

Moot — product is banned

Age Gate

N/A

Customs Posture

Actively seized; enforcement is reliable

Enforcement History

Australian Border Force maintains active watch on honey imports from known mad-honey source regions. Seizures are commonplace.

Carrier posture

Australia Post refused

UPS refused

DHL refused

Australia — Legal FAQs

Is mad honey legal in Australia? +

No. It is prohibited under the Food Standards Code. Do not attempt to import.

What happens if I try to ship mad honey to Australia? +

Australian Border Force will seize the shipment. You may receive a formal notice. Repeat attempts may trigger investigation.

Last verified This page was last verified on 2026-04-18. Laws and import rules change — always confirm with local customs and legal counsel before commercial activity.