Division 1.2.2

Conversion periods specific to the type of animal production are set out as follows:

1. (a)

   12 months in the case of bovine animals and equine animals for meat production, and in any case no less than three quarters of their lifetime;

2. (b)

   six months in the case of ovine animals, caprine animals and porcine animals and animals for milk production;

3. (c)

   10 weeks for poultry for meat production, except for Peking ducks, brought in before they are three days old;

4. (d)

   seven weeks for Peking ducks brought in before they are three days old;

5. (e)

   six weeks in the case of poultry for egg production brought in before they are three days old;

6. (f)

   12 months for bees.

   During the conversion period, the wax shall be replaced with wax coming from organic beekeeping.

   However, non-organic beeswax may be used:

   1. (i)

      where beeswax from organic beekeeping is not available on the market;

   2. (ii)

      where it is proven free of contamination with products or substances not authorised for use in organic production; and

   3. (iii)

      provided that it comes from the cap;

7. (g)

   three months for rabbits;

8. (h)

   12 months for cervine animals.