PGS Structure

1. Individual Farmer Households

Responsibilities and Commitments of Farmer Households

• Learn organic principles and PGS standards.
• Participate in group activities, develop farm management plans, and sign pledge commitments.
• Supply quality-assured products and encourage other farmers to participate.

2. Producer Groups

• Composed of at least five neighboring households, supporting members and gathering signed commitments.
• Develop production plans, raise awareness, and organize regular peer reviews (cross-inspections).
• Promote common objectives and ensure equity within the group.

3. Inter-Groups

• Connect producer groups with consumers, traders, technical officers, and supporting organizations.
• Coordinate records, cross-inspections, data archiving, and document review.
• Make certification decisions, address violations, coordinate production, and promote products.
• Prevent conflicts of interest and prepare annual activity reports.

4. PGS Coordination Board

• Protect the interests of stakeholders and maintain and update organic standards.
• Admit new groups, support continuous improvements, and coordinate random sampling.
• Receive reports, issue certificates, manage brand labels, and handle PGS communication.