Annex III

‘ANNEX XVIa

EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF RULES THAT MAY BE EXTENDED TO NON-MEMBER PRODUCERS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 125F AND ARTICLE 125L

1.

Rules on production information

1. (a)

   notification of growing intentions, by product and where appropriate by variety;

2. (b)

   notification of sowings and plantings;

3. (c)

   notification of total areas grown, by product and if possible variety;

4. (d)

   notification of anticipated tonnages and probable cropping dates by product and if possible variety;

5. (e)

   periodic notification of quantities cropped and available stocks, by variety;

6. (f)

   information on storage capacities.

2.

Production rules

1. (a)

   choice of seed to be used according to intended destination (fresh market/industrial processing);

2. (b)

   thinning in orchards.

3.

Marketing rules

1. (a)

   specified dates for commencement of cropping, staggering of marketing;

2. (b)

   minimum quality and size requirements;

3. (c)

   preparation, presentation, packaging and marking at first marketing stage;

4. (d)

   indication of product origin.

4.

Rules on the protection of the environment

1. (a)

   use of fertiliser and manure;

2. (b)

   use of plant-health products and other crop protection methods;

3. (c)

   maximum residue content in fruit and vegetables of plant-health products and fertilisers;

4. (d)

   rules on disposal of by-products and used material;

5. (e)

   rules concerning products withdrawn from the market.

5.

Rules on promotion and communication in the context of crisis prevention and management as referred to in Article 103c(2)(c).’