The use of oxalic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, formic acid and sulfur are allowed in controlling insect pests and diseases.

Colonies infected with American Foul Brood should be destroyed through burning. The use of antibiotics is prohibited.

The Moisture Content (MC) of ripe honey should be from 21 to 23%.

Twenty percent (20%) of the honey comb or stores should be reserved and not cut. These serve as food reserve of the bees during the dearth period/ when there is a shortage of nectar-producing flowers in a colony's foraging region.

Clean and contaminated water must be used in the production of mushrooms.

Chemical pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, or fertilizers is allowed in mushroom production but not in beekeeping.

The use of salt and water must comply with the FDA regulations such as Republic Act No. 8172, PNS for drinking Water, DOH-AO 2007-001.

The use of salt and water must comply with the FDA regulations such as Republic Act No. 8172, PNS for drinking Water, DOH-AO 2007-001, and the FDA Bureau Circular No. 2007- 009.

Claims that processed products are “organic” can be made only if the product contains 95%, higher organic ingredients.