Structure of PGS

1. Individual farming households

Responsibilities and commitments of farming households

• Learn organic principles and PGS standards.
• Participate in group activities, plan field management, and sign commitments.
• Provide quality-assured products and encourage other farmers to participate.

2. Producer group

• Consists of at least five neighboring households, supporting members and collecting commitments.
• Develop production plans, conduct outreach, and organize regular cross-inspections.
• Promote common goals and ensure equity within the group.

3. Intergroup

• Connect producer groups with consumers, traders, technical officers, and support organizations.
• Coordinating files, cross-checking, storing data, and reviewing documents.
• Issue certification decisions, handle violations, coordinate production and promotion.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and report activities annually.

4. PGS Coordination Group

• Protecting stakeholder interests and maintaining and updating organic standards.
• Onboarding new groups, supporting improvements, and coordinating random sampling.
• Receiving reports, issuing certificates, managing PGS trademarks, and PGS communications.