S.L. 447.2 Art. 4Recognition of producer organisation.

The Director shall recognise as producer organisations all entities applying for such recognition, in so far as:

(a) they are a group of farmers registered as a cooperative or other recognised legal entity prior to applying for recognition as a producer organisation;

(b) they meet the requirements laid down in regulation 3 and provide the relevant evidence, including proof that they have a minimum number of five members and comprise a minimum value of total annual market share of 10% for the pig meat, milk and poultry sectors and 2.5% for the other four sectors. A value of Lm80,000 for product turnover is also mandatory for producer groups of potatoes, traditional cheeselets made from sheep and, or goats, honey and rabbit meat;

(c) there is sufficient evidence that they are able to carry out their activities efficiently;

(d) they provide the necessary evidence that they intend to provide their members with the technical means for storing, packaging and marketing their produce and ensure proper commercial and budgetary management of their activities.