diff --git a/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua b/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
index 15ab920..e03115f 100644
--- a/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
+++ b/lignumis/prototypes/integrations/vanilla.lua
@@ -55,10 +55,12 @@ stone_furnace_remnants.animation[1].filename = "__lignumis__/graphics/entity/sto
 
 -- Lab
 
-local lab_recipe = data.raw.recipe["lab"]
-for _, ingredient in pairs(lab_recipe.ingredients) do
-    if ingredient.name == "transport-belt" then
-        ingredient.name = "wood-transport-belt"
+if settings.startup["lignumis-belt-progression"].value then
+    local lab_recipe = data.raw.recipe["lab"]
+    for _, ingredient in pairs(lab_recipe.ingredients) do
+        if ingredient.name == "transport-belt" then
+            ingredient.name = "wood-transport-belt"
+        end
     end
 end