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Is Mad Honey Legal in India? Import Rules and Status

Flowchart of India's FSSAI Section 20 rule on naturally occurring toxins, noting no quantity limit is set for grayanotoxin.

Mad honey, honey containing grayanotoxins from Rhododendron species, is not a narcotic drug or psychotropic substance under Indian law and is not prohibited to possess, buy, or consume in India as of September 2026. India occupies an unusual position among the jurisdictions in this set. Most countries encounter mad honey only as an import. India […]