Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on producer organizations in the milk and milk products sector (No. 207 of 2012). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Milk/dairy products Non-governmental entity Cooperative/producer organization Agricultural development Animal production Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree provides for the authorization and operations of producer organizations in the milk and milk products sector referred to in Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. It sets out criteria for the approval of producer organizations, which shall have at least 15 members who shall produce together at least three million litres of milk each year. The Agricultural Offices shall be the competent authority for purposes of this Decree. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Act relative to the carrying into effect of the common agricultural policy of the European Community. Legislation | Finland | 1994 (2009) Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX