THE PRINCIPLES SET OUT IN THIS ANNEX SHOULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE PARCELS, FARM OR FARM UNITS DURING A CONVERSION PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS BEFORE SOWING, OR IN THE CASE OF PERENNIAL CROPS OTHER THAN GRASSLAND, AT LEAST THREE (3) YEARS BEFORE THE F...

1. The principles set out in this Annex should have been applied on the parcels, farm or farm units during a

conversion period of at least two years before sowing, or in the case of perennial crops other than grassland,

at least three (3) years before the first harvest of products as referred to in paragraph 1.1(a) of these

guidelines. The competent authority, or where delegated, the official or officially recognized certification body

or authority may decide in certain cases (such as idle use for two years or more) to extend or reduce that

period in the light of previous parcel use but the period must equal or exceed 12 months.