FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE FORMATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES REGULATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETS FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Abstract

Currently, the system of government regulation of the organic products market in foreign countries includes an organic guarantee system, intellectual and information support and financial support for operators of organic products market. However, such a system can function effectively only if there are certain institutions responsible, including for the development and implementation of organic standards, the control of inspection and certification organizations, the labeling of organic products, as well as for various areas of financial support. The subject of research in this paper is the organizational structures and methods for regulating organic markets in foreign countries. The purpose of research of scientific work is to find the most effective organizational structures and relevant competent bodies on the basis of analysis of experience in regulating the development of markets for organic products in agricultural production of foreign countries. The article points out that in various countries, various institutional structures can be competent in the sphere of organic products market. At the same time, the main agents in the capacity of proposals for improving the regulation of markets for organic products can be the competent authorities in the form of only ministries responsible for the development of agriculture and agri-food policy. But in a number of cases, competence can be distributed to various executive authorities. Other options are possible, for example, the actual delegation of authority to non-governmental organizations, as well as the creation of integrated structures, including only governmental organizations or with the participation of non-governmental organizations. The main area of application of the article may be the sectoral and administrative aspects of the development of regional markets for organic products on the basis of formulated proposals.