Allen, Thank you for bringing to light the full details of the CHC's position of sponsorship and intent to see the registration of Oxalic Acid in Canada hopefully come to fruition in a manner such as written by Ms. Clay of the CHC. The CHC is wise to take this position, I certainly hope that Mr. Gene Brandi, Chairman of the National Honey Board here in the USA will take a similar position. The following short quotation of Ms. Clay's mailing rings true for the US as well: "Since oxalic acid is readily available there is no economic reason for a drug company to pursue the registration of oxalic acid. The CHC would like to facilitate the registration of oxalic acid but we need your help to accomplish this task." Perhaps this could be the start of something really great, Beekeepers and Honey Board both supporting each other in a project that has never be done before: Pesticide Registration! Field studies, "labeling", a Material Safety Data Sheets, and other matters need to be resolved before oxalic acid could ever be approved in the US by the EPA. IF the NHB could take the responsibility to task would it be a great political plus! I expect that there are enough resources within the ranks of Beekeepers of America, to volunteer their expertise of their individual avocations as well as their hives in order to facilitate any need that may arise in order that costs could be kept to a minimum. Regards and Best Wishes to All Canadians Chuck Norton Norton's Nut & Honey Farm Reidsville, NC :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::