A new era is beginning for beekeepers in Kütahya as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry…

A new era is beginning for beekeepers in Kütahya as the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has introduced regulations for the collection, production, and traceability of bee venom. This new framework will enable local beekeepers to engage in a more controlled and documented process for producing high-value bee products. Published on July 6, 2026, the regulation emphasizes the importance of producing economically valuable products like bee venom, beyond just honey.

The newly published regulation aims to establish quality standards and ensure traceability in the production processes of bee venom. It seeks to prevent uncontrolled production, ensuring that producers adhere to set guidelines, thereby enhancing the reliability of bee products.