Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law

The Ministry shall, in relation to good agricultural practices, carry out the following: 1. Overseeing good agricultural practices and issuing the necessary licenses in this regard, in accordance with the standards set out in the Guide to Standards and Control Points for Good Agricultural Practices issued by the Ministry; 2. Implementing good agricultural practices in all agricultural sector activities, and setting up an appropriate implementation method; 3. Monitoring the activities of good agricultural practices; the Ministry may conduct field inspection visits to all agricultural facilities to ensure their compliance with the necessary requirements and standards; 4. Determining the requirements for stickers and label data for products that have obtained a Good Agricultural Practices Certificate; 5. Issuing the necessary licenses for certification agencies, in accordance with the requirements and standards set by the Ministry. Licensed certification agencies shall assume certification duties for the farmer’s good agricultural practices; and 6. Setting up requirements for accrediting qualified staff and inspectors to work at certification agencies licensed to carry out all types of activities related to good agricultural practices.