True Source Honey has developed the True Source Certified^® voluntary system of traceability and authenticity testing for those participants who wish to demonstrate through an independent third-party that their sourcing practices are in full compliance with requirements of the True Source Certified^® Standards and U.S. and international trade laws. The basic responsibilities of each participant are as follows:

• True Source Certified^®
  • Establish and maintain the standards for certification
• Third Party Audit Firm
  • Conduct audits to evaluate compliance to the Standards
  • Assign the True Source Certified^® identification number to each load
• Beekeepers
  • Produce and sell authentic honey directly from their own operation
• Processor/Exporters
  • Purchase honey only from within their country of operation for resale/export
  • Maintain a system of traceability and use a True Source Certified^® identification number for every shipment of honey
• Importers
  • Follow True Source Certified^® Standards when purchasing certified loads of honey
  • Provide the required documentation to packers related to the export and import of each load
• Packers
  • Maintain a system of traceability and authenticity testing
  • Purchase only True Source Certified^® honey from certified participants in the supply chain
• Food and Beverage Manufacturers
  • Become certified to use the "Made With True Source Honey" claim as a distinctive point of difference in reaching discerning consumers