in reading about different restrictions and such in south african research i read that no honey products at all are allowed for import and was just wondering why?

- The risk of diseases, infections for bees- The local honey farmers are being protectedAccording to the Agricultural Pests Act, Section 3, that includes:"any plant, pathogen, insect,exotic animal, growth medium, infections thing, honey, beeswax or used apiary equipment""honey means honey, whether in combs or not, and pollen collected by honey bees, and includes any preparation or product consisting of or containing honey or such pollen"