There is a generic quality standard that could be used
to establish processes and procedures for beekeeping
generally, and to establish standards for suppliers. I
am thinking of ISO 9000, a widely used quality system.

The power of any standard lies in the number of folks
choosing to comply. With sufficient numbers and a
"value-added" system, suppliers would find that they
had to comply to acquire and keep customers.

Such a quality system could also be used to assure
consumers that the bee products they buy meet a
standard of purity.

This would address more than woodwork, of course.

Richard


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