Law & Regulations for Beekeepers

EU colony record book requirements, Honey Regulation, Bee Disease Ordinance and more. Everything you need to know about the legal framework of beekeeping.

Lessons in this course

1. 1

   Beekeeping Law: What Every Beekeeper Must Know

   Swarm law, neighbour law, animal keeper liability and the Bee Disease Ordinance. The most important laws for beekeepers in Germany explained concisely.

   20 min20 min reading time
2. 2

   Colony Record Book: EU Regulation 2019/6 Step by Step

   Since 28.01.2022, ALL beekeepers must keep a colony record book. EU 2019/6 explained: mandatory fields, sample entries, digital solutions and common mistakes.

   20 min17 min reading time
3. 3

   Food Labelling for Honey

   Honey Regulation, LMIV and mandatory label information. All the rules for correct honey labelling including DIB jar, organic honey and nutrition table.

   20 min19 min reading time
4. 4

   Registering Your Beekeeping: Veterinary Office and Tax Office

   From mandatory registration with the veterinary authority to tax returns: All official procedures for beekeepers explained step by step. Trade or agriculture?

   20 min18 min reading time
5. 5

   Organic Beekeeping: Requirements and Certification

   EU Organic Regulation 2018/848 for beekeepers explained: requirements for hives, wax, feeding, location and treatment. Comparison of EU organic vs. Demeter, Bioland, Naturland.

   20 min19 min reading time
6. 6

   Insurance for Beekeepers: What Do You Really Need?

   Business liability, association insurance, SVLFG, theft protection and more. All relevant insurance for beekeepers compared with actual costs.

   20 min19 min reading time