Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon obtained by distillation of coal. Naphthalene is a crystalline solid substance in the form of white flakes with a sharp and distinctive odor. It is insoluble in water, and in alcohol it dissolves at an increasing concentration due to the increase in temperature. Naphthalene evaporates easily in the atmosphere and is used to combat various pests using this feature. It is particularly effective for removing moths from woolen fabrics. Exposure to high amounts of naphthalene has been found harmful to human health. Naphthalene, which is placed between the fabrics, is transformed from solid state into liquefied gas and enters the air by the so-called sublimation. This chemical compound that is mixed with the air is inhaled by humans. In fact, vaporized naphthalene is a danger to human health.

One of the uses of naphthalene in the food sector is artificial honeycombs. In fact, these honeycombs should be made of pure wax. However, instead of counterfeiting, cheaper waxes, which are produced from oil and which have a carcinogenic effect, are used. These false combs are also added with naphthalene, which is effective against wax moth. After a while, naphthalene enters the honey and creates danger for people.

In fisheries, more effective technologies and methods are used against moisture, which is a serious problem in the storage of hives. However, in the meantime, naphthalene is also used in the storage of hives. According to experts, such use should be avoided. Until recently, studies on the detection of chemical residues in honey revealed naphthalene and antibiotic residues in the 90 of honeys. However, it is stated that naphthalene residues in honey have gradually decreased in recent years.

In authorized laboratories, naphthalene residue analysis in honey is carried out within the scope of chemical tests. These analyzes comply with the standards published by domestic and foreign organizations and test methods accepted worldwide.