PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING

• Each package 3 bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside either printed on the package itself or on a label secured to the fastening. If the labels are placed inside the packages (string bags), this should be done in such a way that the indications concerning marking are readable from the outside.
• In the case of packed produce, all particulars must be grouped on the same side of the package, either on a label attached to or printed on the package with water-insoluble ink.
• In the case of re-used packages, all previous labels must be carefully removed and/or previous indications deleted.
• For early and ware potatoes transported in bulk in containers, these particulars must appear on a document accompanying the goods and attached in a visible position inside the transport vehicle.

• Identification

  • Packer and/or dispatcher Name and physical address ( street/city/region/postal codes and, if different from the country of origin, the country) or a code mark officially recognized by the national authority 
  • For inspection purposes, the “packer” is the person or firm responsible for the packaging of the produce (this does not mean the staff that actually carry out the work, who are responsible only to their employer). The code mark is not a trademark, but an official control system enabling the person or firm responsible for packaging to be readily identified. The dispatcher (shipper or exporter) may assume sole responsibility in which case identification of the “packer” as defined above is optional.

• Nature of produce

  •  “Early Potatoes”, “New Potatoes” or equivalent denomination or “Ware Potatoes”, if the contents are not visible from the outside.
    
    • The indication of the produce may be replaced by a photo or a drawing of the produce.
  •  Name of the variety.
    
    • The registered tradename may only be used by the licensee in addition to the variety name or the synonym thereof. Care should be taken to respect the rights of the relevant licenser.
  • Specific denomination or commercial name for early or ware potatoes which do not comply with the maximum size, where appropriate.
  •  “Mids” or an equivalent commercial name, where appropriate.

• Origin of produce

  •  Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.
  • Marking must include the country of origin, i.e. the country in which the early potatoes or the ware potatoes were grown (e.g. “Produce of Belgium”). Optionally, district of origin in national, regional or local terms may also be shown.

•  Commercial specifications

  •  Size (if sized) expressed as minimum size followed by the words “and over” or as minimum and maximum size.
    
    • Net weight.
    • Optional indications: colour of flesh (e.g., yellow or white), colour of skin, shape of tuber (round or long) and cooking type (e.g., floury or firm).

• Official control mark (optional).