Description

What is UMF?
UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor.
UMF is a quality trademark and grading system identifying natural unadulterated manuka honey that has a special unique natural property found only in some strains of manuka honey.
The UMF grading system appraises natural markers found in Manuka Honey, and assures purity and quality.
UMF is a quality trademark and grading system protecting your rights as a consumer because not all manuka honey has this special property and among those that do the strength of the property varies.
UMF is a quality trademark that can be used only by licensed users who must be a New Zealand company and meet set criteria.
 
The UMF Grading System
The UMF grading system appraises natural markers found in Manuka Honey, and assures purity and quality. (more)
The UMF quality trademark ranges from 5 upwards:
**4 - Not detectable
**9 - Low levels
****5 - Useful levels
*6+ -  Superior high grade levels