* European Organic standards forbid the use of plastic hives, frames,
foundation, etc. They also forbid the use of paint.

According to the EU Regulation: 

The conversion of traditionally managed honey farms to organic production
methods must be carried out by substituting all the combs in the hive with
foundation obtained from organic beekeeping.

- No synthetic repellents; 
- Foundation sheet from organic wax only; 
- Hives from natural material only. Small components from plastics are allowed; 
- Painting or coating only with wax, propolis or plant oils is allowed; 
- For disinfection use only mechanical measures, heat or caustic soda. 


The focus is not just on product quality but also on sustaining bees'
vitality and health as well as beekeeper's impact on the environment. 

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