Stingless Bee Factor introduces the world’s first certified stingless bee honey

The global stingless bee honey industry has long faced a significant challenge: the absence of a universally recognized definition, standardized quality benchmarks and an international certification framework.

To address this critical gap, Stingless Bee Factor Pte Ltd (SBF) has officially established the world’s first international certification framework for stingless bee honey.

Unveiled during “The Future of Honey 2026 – Premiere Launch of Certified Stingless Bee Honey” event in Malaysia held at Courtyard by Marriot Kuala Lumpur South on July 11, 2026, this framework introduces the standardized definitions, scientific validation and transparency measures required for global trade and consumer trust.

The launch also highlighted scientific findings highlighting stingless bee honey as a valuable functional food, proving its low glycaemic index (GI) by the Glycaemic Index Research Unit (GIRU) at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore; and rich antibacterial and antioxidant properties by the School of Applied Science at Temasek Polytechnic.

These scientific achievements not only strengthen the international credibility of stingless bee honey, but also open new opportunities for its future development in healthcare, nutrition and wellness.

SBF said the honey industry is evolving beyond traditional food applications towards the rapidly growing nutraceutical sector.

SBF founder Javier Lau aims to elevate tropical stingless bee honey into a trusted, premium nutraceutical. With over 19 years of beekeeping experience, he has collaborated with global scientists and research institutions over a decade to establish the world’s first international certification and quality framework for the product, with the aim of transforming this unique tropical natural resource into a premium product trusted by global markets.

Stingless bee honey has the potential to extend beyond its role as a natural food into a wide range of health-related applications, including health management, nutritional supplementation, post-operative recovery and future healthcare solutions.

Malaysia’s tropical ecosystem and diverse stingless bee species give the country a distinct advantage as a global hub for stingless bee honey.

The introduction of the world’s first international certification framework for stingless bee honey in Malaysia is set to transform the industry by strengthening consumer confidence, improving market transparency and creating new opportunities across agriculture, scientific research, exports and the health and wellness sectors.

Staging the global premiere of The Future of Honey 2026 in Malaysia also underscores the country’s strategic role and long-term potential as a global hub for the stingless bee honey industry.

Beyond industry development, SBF has partnered with GroupHome, a community-based vocational training center and residential care facility in Bentong, Pahang, to launch the BeeAble Project that empowers young adults with special needs by teaching them sustainable stingless bee beekeeping.

Under the programme, the company provides training, technical guidance and ongoing support, while also managing the processing, packaging and marketing of the honey. This enables participants to generate a sustainable source of income while developing valuable vocational skills.

Lau also announced that the company will co-produce the anti-scam film Rescue Mission with History Maker as part of its commitment to creating greater social impact. The film is currently in production and is expected to be released by the end of the year.

The event also featured the SBH Experience Hall, offering visitors with hands-on learning, through educational exhibits and interactive displays.

In addition, a distinguished panel of international scientists and industry experts delivered keynote presentations on the future of the industry.

Among the speakers were Dr Adrian Charlton, chief scientist at FERA Science Ltd in the United Kingdom, who presented the scientific validation and cutting-edge analytical frameworks used to verify SBH purity; and Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, deputy director, industry partnerships and head, Glycemic Index Research Unit (GIRU) School of Applied Science at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, who shared findings on the scientific validation of stingless bee honey, focusing on its low Glycaemic Index (Low GI) and its position in the premium functional food market.

Dr Li Huan, a scientist at the Centre for Complementary Health Products (CCHP) at Temasek Polytechnic, presented groundbreaking research on identifying and measuring the distinct phenolic compounds found in stingless bee honey.

Supported by nearly 700 guests at the premiere launch event, the SBH Certified (Stingless Bee Honey) label carries three key marks of recognition: FERA Certification for purity, Low GI Scientific Validation making it suitable for blood sugar management and SBF Standards ensuring global safety and ethical production.

For more information, visit www.stinglessbeehoney.sg