How much honey can you keep? The surprising Israeli law ahead of the holiday

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, an article examines the surprising regulation on honey in Israel. Until July 2026, a 1977 law restricted the transfer and transport of more than 6 kg of honey without a permit. The restriction has been lifted, and a new law now focuses on regulating beekeeping, hive placement, and honey production, rather than quantities in private transport.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, an article on Channel 14 examines surprising regulation on honey in Israel. Until July 2026, the Control of Goods and Services Order of 1977 restricted the transfer and transport of more than 6 kg of honey without a permit. The restriction was intended to regulate production, marketing, and transport in the industry, giving a central role to the Honey Council. However, the law did not limit the amount of honey at home, but required a permit from those transporting large quantities. In July 2026, this restriction was lifted, and a new law came into effect focusing on regulating beekeeping, hive placement, and honey production. The article notes that the restrictions mainly concerned commercial activity, not a family buying jars at the supermarket. The article does not cite official sources or industry figures, relying on general information.