This Regulation governing the procedure for recognition of producer organizations and interbranch organizations in the aquaculture sector and the organization of the market for fishery and aquaculture products defines its scope as establishing the organization and functioning of the Recognition Commission, the procedure and conditions for recognition and revocation of recognition of producer and interbranch organizations, the extension of mandatory rules to non members, and the model and structure of production and marketing plans for aquaculture products. The text sets detailed substantive conditions for recognition, including legal form and seat in Moldova, active economic operation in the relevant area, lawful marketing of fish and aquaculture products, compliance with competition rules, provision of sectoral data, traceability, centralized accounting and quantitative/qualitative tracking systems, and minimum annual production volumes evidenced by invoices. It establishes a five member Recognition Commission within the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, defines its composition, roles of the chair and secretary, grounds for termination of membership, and duties regarding confidentiality and conflict of interest. The Regulation prescribes the content of recognition applications, the documentation to be submitted, verification steps, time limits for rectifying deficiencies, deliberation rules, and the form of the recognition opinion and of the revocation decision. It also regulates monitoring of recognized organizations and the procedure for revocation of recognition where statutory conditions are no longer met, including prior written notice and an opportunity for the organization to submit observations. These procedure may concern information on production quantities, placing on the market, environmental protection, quality marks and geographical indications, product quality improvement, aquatic animal health, and management of by products and waste. The Regulation further requires producer organizations to submit annual or multiannual production and marketing plans for key species, sets strict deadlines and approval procedures, and specifies in detail the required content: general organizational data, production programs and marketing strategies, measures to promote sustainable aquaculture, alignment with national strategic plans, sustainable feed sourcing, market access and promotion, economic profitability, market stabilization, food security and quality standards, and adjustment of supply for certain species. It mandates inclusion of sanctions and control measures for non compliant members, financial planning of measures, and a comprehensive framework of output and result indicators, as well as annual reporting to the Ministry on plan implementation.
摩尔多瓦共和国 · 2025-06-05