The UMF® trademark

UMF® is the registered name and trademark of the Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) and can be used only by licensed users who meet set criteria which include regular monitoring and auditing of the quality of their honey.

UMF Manuka Honey from a New Zealand company licensed to use the name UMF®, and labeled in the licensee’s name, is the only honey guaranteed to have the special UMF® healing property and be of the same quality as that referred to in the research and clinical trials.

Genuine UMF® Manuka Honey must comply with all five of the following criteria:

  • It has the name UMF® clearly stated on the front label.

  • It is packed into jars and labeled in New Zealand.

  • It is from a New Zealand company licensed to use the name UMF®.

  • It has the UMF® licensee’s name on the front label.

  • It has a rating of UMF 5 or more.