MGO and UMF™ are not interchangeable. Understand the distinction before specifying New Zealand mānuka honey for a commercial product.
MGO refers to methylglyoxal measurement. UMF™ is a certification and grading framework that evaluates a broader set of quality and authenticity factors. They should not be treated as equivalent scales or directly converted.
For a commercial buyer, the relevant question is not simply “what number is this?” It is “what specification does the finished product and destination market require?” MGO may be part of that specification; a UMF™ certified product involves the requirements of the UMF™ system.
When comparing supplier offers, record the exact terminology, test basis, certification status where applicable, batch documentation and market requirements rather than assuming that different grading systems are directly interchangeable.
MGO refers to methylglyoxal measurement. UMF™ is a certification and grading framework that evaluates a broader set of quality and authenticity factors. They should not be treated as equivalent scales or directly converted.
When comparing supplier offers, record the exact terminology, test basis, certification status where applicable, batch documentation and market requirements rather than assuming that different grading systems are directly interchangeable.
No. This page is a commercial information guide. Product, export and destination-market requirements should be confirmed against the applicable official requirements and current documentation.