Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 59 Approved interbranch organisations

1. For the purpose of this Chapter, an 'approved interbranch organisation' means a legal entity made up of farmers producing cotton and at least one ginner, carrying out activities such as:

(a) helping to better coordinate the way cotton is placed on the market, particularly through research studies and market surveys;

(b) drawing up standard forms of contract compatible with Union rules;

(c) orienting production towards products that are better adapted to market needs and consumer demand, particularly in terms of quality and consumer protection;

(d) updating methods and means to improve product quality;

(e) developing marketing strategies to promote cotton via quality certification schemes.

2. The Member State where the ginners are established shall approve interbranch organisations that satisfy the criteria to be laid down pursuant to paragraph 3.

3. In order to ensure the efficient application of the crop-specific payment for cotton, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 70 laying down:

(a) criteria for the approval of interbranch organisations;

(b) obligations for producers;

(c) rules governing the situation where the approved interbranch organisation does not satisfy the criteria referred to in point (a).