ANNEX I

F1X1PART III 12.III.HSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO PRODUCER GROUPS

Annotations:

1.Type of aid

1.1.Does the aid concern start-up aid to newly established producer groups?

yes

no

1.2.Does the aid concern start-up aid to newly established producer associations (i.e. a producer association consists of recognised producer groups and pursues the same objectives on a larger scale)?

yes

no

1.3.Is the aid granted towards eligible expenses limited to and resulting from a year-on-year increase in turnover of the beneficiary by at least 30 % due to the accession of new members and/or the coverage of new products?

yes

no

1.3.1.

If yes, how much is the increase in turnover of the beneficiary?

1.3.2.Is the increase in turnover of the beneficiary due to

the accession of new members

the coverage of new products

both

1.4.Is aid granted to cover the start-up costs of associations of producers, which are responsible for the supervision of the use of geographical indications and designations of origin or quality marks in conformity with Community law?

yes

no

1.5.Is the aid granted to other producer groups or associations, which undertake tasks at the level of agricultural production, such as mutual support and farm relief and farm management services, in the members' holdings without being involved in the joint adaptation of supply to the market?

yes

no

If yes, please note that aid to these groups or associations is not covered by chapter IV.H. of the Guidelines. Please refer to the relevant legal basis.

1.6.Is aid granted to producer groups or associations to cover expenses, which are not linked to setting-up costs, such as investments or promotion activities?

yes

no

If yes, the aid will be assessed in accordance with the specific rules governing such aids. Please refer to the relevant sections of the notification form.

1.7.In case of an aid scheme, can you confirm that it will be adjusted to take account any change in the regulations governing the common organisations of the market?

yes

no

1.8.Is aid granted directly to producers to offset their contributions to the cost of running the groups or associations during the first five years following the formation of the group or association?

yes

no

1.8.1.If yes, will the overall amount granted directly to producers respect the limit for maximum support (EUR 400 000)?

yes

no