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I understand that my application for membership of Produced in Kent Ltd is based on my satisfying the following criteria:

• I own or run a business based in Kent and am committed to the aims and objectives of Produced in Kent Ltd
• I agree to support Produced in Kent Ltd initiatives and events and provide reasonable information about the performance of my business. I understand that this will be treated in confidence but that it may be used in summary by Produced in Kent Ltd to satisfy current funders or to secure future funding
• I will strive to ensure that my products are of the highest quality and produced with care and commitment
• If I am a member of any relevant quality scheme I will inform Produced in Kent Ltd. I will advise them of any changes in membership of such schemes
• I agree to comply with all relevant legislation relating to Food Safety and Hygiene, Traceability, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• All products when offered for sale to the public should clearly indicate the provenance or origin of the product for the benefit of the consumer, so that they are able to easily identify local produce
• As a Producer Member - all primary product (fruit, vegetables, meats etc) must have spent the majority of its life in Kent
• As a Producer Member – all products made have undergone a value added process over and above re-packaging or re-marketing and wherever possible, be sourced from products originating in Kent
• As a Retail, Wholesale and Hospitality Member - I will demonstrate active local sourcing where and when products are available from within Kent
• I agree to provide full details for all products that I intend to carry the Produced in Kent Ltd logo and only to use the logo in accordance with the style guide provided. These details will include, but are not limited to, identity/source of raw ingredients, location of manufacturing/processing and other information requested by Produced in Kent Ltd
• Approval must be granted before the logo may be used
• I understand that I will be required to pay an annual subscription charge for my membership (12 months from the date my membership is approved and payment is received by Produced in Kent Ltd.). The subscription will be due on or before this date the following year. In the event of non-payment of that subscription within 30 days of the anniversary date, Produced in Kent Ltd Ltd may thereafter terminate my membership without notice and all benefits of membership will immediately cease. My membership will only be reinstated, at the absolute discretion of Produced in Kent Ltd, upon payment in full of any outstanding subscription
• I understand that I must at all times abide by the Code of Conduct, Produced in Kent Ltd may, in its absolute discretion, terminate my membership for any breach of any term of the Code of Conduct. The decision of Produced in Kent Ltd shall be final. If my membership is so terminated, I understand that all benefits of membership will immediately cease, but there shall be no entitlement to a refund of any sums I have paid.