Core Requirements
Geolocation Data Collection
- Plot coordinates can be collected without land registry
- No requirement for formal land titles
- No requirement for farmer IDs
- Personal information only needed for direct suppliers
Legal Framework
National Law Compliance
- Adherence to relevant national laws
- Recognition of local legal frameworks
- Compliance with local commerce rights
- Verification of legal production rights
Legality Requirements
- Compliance with Article 2(40)(a)
- Recognition of national legal systems
- Alignment with local production rights
- Risk assessment requirements
Information Collection Methods
Available Options
- Direct supplier mapping
- Cooperative intermediaries
- Certification bodies
- National traceability systems
- Company intermediaries
Responsibility Framework
- Operator accountability
- Non-SME trader responsibility
- Information accuracy verification
- Risk assessment requirements
Verification Requirements
Legal Compliance
- Supply chain legality verification
- Risk assessment procedures
- Documentation requirements
- Compliance verification
Information Management
- Accuracy verification
- Documentation maintenance
- Collection method records
- Responsibility assignment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is a land title required for compliance?
A: No, if not required by domestic law for producing and selling agricultural products.
Q: Who needs personal information from farmers?
A: Only if farmers are direct suppliers or operators themselves.
Q: What information is required from farmers?
A: Only the geolocation of the production plot is required.
Q: Who is responsible for information accuracy?
A: Operators and non-SME traders are legally responsible, regardless of how they collect the information.