Cover the whole chain from purchasing of animals, feed and wax to the finished product.

BREEDING

• Parallel production is not allowed.
• Bee colonies and queens can only be purchased from KRAV-certified producers. If no KRAV-certified bee colonies or queens are available, a maximum of 10 % conventional bee colonies and queens can be purchased per year.
• When choosing breeds, must take into consideration whether or not the bees can adapt to local conditions and their resilience and resistance they have against disease.
• Genetically modified organisms are prohibited.

 PEST CONTROL

Prevention of disease should be based on:

• Choice of suitable hardy breeds
• Measures that promote resistance to disease, prevent infection and contribute to early detection of disease
• Spores from Bacillus thuringiensis can be used to prevent wax moth in supplies of collector boxes
• Oil, diesel fuel and other petroleum products cannot be used to prevent attack by ants or for any other type of pest control
• Paste adhesives and similar substances can be used to provide a physical hinder for insects
• It is prohibited to use construction material that can contain toxic substances
• Natural materials such as wax, propolis and vegetable oils to be used inside the hive
• It is prohibited to use chemical pest control near beehives.