Section 22Sec./Art. 22

Classification and Accreditation of Assemblers, Manufacturers, Importers, Suppliers, Distributors and Dealers. Agricultural and fisheries machinery assemblers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers, distributors and dealers shall be classified into small, medium and large, and shall be encouraged to have their manufacturing/service facility build-up: Provided, That agricultural and fisheries machinery assemblers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, distributors and dealers shall be classified and accredited based on their organizational strengths and track record, area of operation, marketing and distribution network, after-sales service and manufacturing capabilities.

For this purpose, the DA shall encourage and assist in the organization of a private-led classification and accreditation system for agricultural machinery assemblers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, distributors and dealers.

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