Decree laying down national provisions on the recognition and monitoring of fruit and vegetables producers’ organizations and their associations. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 286, 6 December 2013. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Non-governmental entity Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Cooperative/producer organization Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The present Decree sets forth the regulatory framework concerning the recognition of fruit and vegetables producers’ organizations and related associations. The Decree defines the administrative procedure to be followed, the documentation to be submitted by organizations and associations applying for such recognition. Recognition may be requested as per specific products or groups of products. Regional authorities are in charge of recognition and monitoring functions. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 543/2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors. Legislation | European Union | 2011 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Inspection, Internal trade, Cooperative/producer organization, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree laying down provisions on the recognition and control of fruit and vegetable producers’ organizations and their associations. Legislation | Italy | 2012 Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX