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Országos Magyar Méhészeti Egyesület (OMME)

Interbranch organisation · Hungary · national

Voluntary

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Who are they?

About

The national association of Hungarian beekeepers, founded in 1879, with about 14,000 members and 111 local member associations. Since 2022 it has been the interbranch organisation for bee products recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture. It runs a network of county advisers, publishes the monthly Méhészújság and checks the quality of honey sold in shops.

Who is it for?

Is it mandatory?Voluntary

Voluntary. Beekeepers join as full or supporting members, only through a local, regional or independent member association; membership starts once the annual fee is paid and the member association accepts the application.

Legal basis2012. évi CXXVIII. törvény a szakmaközi szervezetekről és az agrárpiaci szabályozás egyes kérdéseiről (szakmaközi elismerés)

What does it cost?

Membership fee
  • at least 5,000 HUF — individual

In 2026: HUF 5,000 per person per year, plus HUF 145 per bee colony per year. Deadline: 31 March (new members: 31 October).

Fee basis: number of animals

What do I get?

Services for members
  • County beekeeping advisers
  • Méhészújság (monthly journal)
  • Honey quality checks in retail
  • Representation with ministries and authorities
  • Organising professional training

How to reach them?

Levelnational · Hungary
Contact1094 Budapest, Viola u. 50.

Data source

Sources
Profile statusManually checked — against the organisation and the law
Updated2026-10-07

For information only, not legal advice. Mandatory membership is set by local law — each profile lists its source.