FAQ’s about our two types of beeswax:

To help you choose which beeswax candles to use, here are the differences between our conventional beeswax and our certified organic beeswax:

Please note, not all conventional beeswax is the same as our beeswax.

Do the bees always forage on natural  bushland / organic farmland?

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:            Not always, The bees do forage to pollinate other farmland
                                        
Are the bees kept 5 km away from farms ensuring they are not exposed  to chemicals:   

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:   No. But their bees are not placed on crops that have been sprayed

Are chemicals used in the beehives?

Certified Organic:                     No

Conventional:        Usually not, but sometimes if needed for pest management.

Is the beeswax cleaned with chemicals?

Certified Organic:                     No

Conventional:                           No

Does the beeswax have any additives, eg other waxes or added oils?

Certified Organic:                     No

Conventional:                           No

Is the beeswax processed by Happy Flame? (Happy flame is a certified organic business)?

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:                           Yes

Does our beeswax have a sweet/floral aroma. (created by what the bees put in) We do not filter out all the good things the bees put in.

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:                           Yes

Is the beeswax the natural colour, Just as the bees created it?

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:                           Yes

Does the beeswax burn brightly? We ensure both types of candles burn perfectly.

Certified Organic:                     Yes

Conventional:                           Yes

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