S.L. 639.4 Art. 3Establishment of the scheme.

(1) There shall be a scheme, to be called the ‘Products of

Quality’ National Scheme.

(2) The scheme shall be open to all interested actors who form part of a recognised agricultural value chain.

(3) The Director shall make rules for the implementation of the scheme, which shall include but shall not be limited to provisions on:

(a) binding product and, or method specifications for each product which identify the production and, or farming methods and the elements that characterize the superior quality of the product;

(b) administrative criteria required for the participation in the scheme;

(c) a control system in order to monitor the binding product and, or method specifications; and

(d) a compulsory traceability system which guarantees the transparency of the scheme and assures complete traceability of products.