Article 2

Producers' organizations shall submit the application for specific recognition to the respective competent authorities designed by the Member States, together with their constituent instrument and the information specified in Part A of Annex II.

The competent authorities shall check the accuracy of the information submitted, by examining documents and conducting on-the-spot inspections. In cases of doubt, they shall carry out any other checks to ensure that the conditions laid down in Article 1 are satisfied.

Specific recognition shall be granted within 90 days from receipt of the appliction, subject to any additional time required for supplementary investigations.