Mead is a beverage that:
(a) is the product of the complete or partial fermentation of honey; and
(b) has not had added to it, at any time, any ethyl alcohol from any other source, except as specified in the regulations; and
(c) has not had added to it, at any time, any liquor or substance (other than honey) that gives colour or flavour, except as specified in the regulations; and
(d) complies with any requirements of the regulations, made for the purposes of section 31 - 8, relating to mead.