The short answer is that this ruling does not change the way you use oxalic acid (OA) in your hives—it DOES NOT mean you can use OA with honey supers on. The long answer that explains the reasoning is below.
FYI: Use of Oxalic Acid Vapor in hives having Honey Supers
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"CIBA MEMBERS" <donotreply@PROTECTED>
Date:
March 18th 2021
At Monday Night’s CIBA meeting there was discussion of when it was appropriate to use to use Oxalic Acid vapor on hives. A recent FDA release has confused many beekeepers. The following is an excerpt from a recent article on this topic
If you would like to look at the entire document, click on the orange hot-link below.
(Thanks to David Hocutt for forwarding this information).
CATCH THE BUZZ - What Does The New Ruling On Oxalic Acid In Honey Mean?
Excerpted From Bee Culture, March 2021
On February 23, 2021 the FDA finalized a ruling that establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of oxalic acid in honey and honeycomb. For many, this was no surprise, as it has been in the works (and open for public comment) for several months. However, the announcement created a stir among beekeeping forums and groups, resulting in a lot of attention, and unfortunately a lot of misinformation being shared. The purpose of this post is to explain this ruling and what it means for you and your bees.
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