Gloucestershire Beekeepers' Association

Are your honey labels legal!

A Lot Number must start with a 'L' but it may contain letters as well as numbers, and the date is acceptable.

Thanks to Martin Buckle for this fun way of looking at labeling

DOMESTIC USES FOR BEESWAX

For fly tying.
To lubricate wet-suit zips.
To stop shoe laces fraying.
To strengthen button thread.
To fill scratches in furniture.
To make wood saws cut freely.
To seal didgeridoo mouthpieces.
In wood turning, to polish bowls.
Used in creams to stop skin drying out.
To make furniture drawers open and close freely.
To make screws drive into hardwood more easily.