Although beekeepers are good at finding less expensive alternative
   materials to use in their business, including the honey production
   process, some could contaminate honey. Even the use of a material for
   some other food use, does not guarantee it is suitable for honey. Some
   plastics lose their plasticiser chemicals to the honey, becoming
   discolored and brittle. Regulations aside, I'm sure it's not something
   you want to put in honey.
 
   France,
   I have no information that the materials you are considering are
   inappropriate, but you should be able to get an "approved for honey"
   assurance. Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada (Food Production and
   Inspection Branch) has staff who are responsible for the approval of
   registered honey houses and honey packing facilities. The answer you
   would get from your area inspector has some advantages over the
   information you may get from elsewhere.
 
 
   Kerry Clark, Apiculture Specialist
   B.C. Ministry of Agriculture
   1201 103 Ave
   Dawson Creek B.C.
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