In the case of new installations or during the conversion period, non-organic beeswax may be used only
where beeswax from organic beekeeping is not available on the market;
where it is proven free of contamination by substances not authorised for organic production; and
provided that it comes from the cap.
Textual Amendments
F1Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1842 of 14 October 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the electronic certificate of inspection for imported organic products and certain other elements, and Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards the requirements for preserved or processed organic products and the transmission of information (Text with EEA relevance).