Application for awarding the ''Croatian Island Product'' label

Documentation to be attached to the application for the Croatian Island Product designation

TANGIBLE ISLAND PRODUCT
If you are applying for a tangible island product (in the categories of food products, beverages, chemical products, and art and design), you need to attach:
1. Proof of the legal status of the island entity

• for companies – a copy of an extract from the court register stating the registered activity and responsible person
• for trades – a copy of the registration in the trade register
• for family farms – a copy of the decision on registration in the Register of Agricultural Holdings
• for associations – an extract from the register of associations
• for natural persons carrying out independent activities – a copy of the decision under which the independent activity is carried out
• for home crafts/secondary occupations – approval to carry out a secondary occupation or home craft

Additionally: for entities engaged in food business – a copy of an extract from the Register of Entities and Related Facilities in Food Business within their jurisdiction.
2. Declaration on island production
A completed Form 2., by signing which you confirm that the product is genuinely made on the island. If the product is not made on the island, you must state a valid reason for this in the same form (where there are no technical possibilities for its production on the island, production of the tangible product outside the island is exceptionally permitted).
3. Technical documentation
Technical documentation includes:

• description of the production process
• specifications (e.g. materials used)
• product photographs
• other documentation that enables the product to be clearly and reliably identified

4. Analytical testing
Required for products in the categories of food products, beverages and chemical (cosmetic) products (please consult the Instructions for Applicants for each product type).
5. Other documentation
If requested in accordance with the decision of the Expert Committee.
INTANGIBLE ISLAND PRODUCT
If you are applying for an intangible island product (in the intangible asset category), you need to attach:

• PROOF OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE ISLAND ENTITY – as for tangible products
• DESCRIPTION OF THE INTANGIBLE ISLAND PRODUCT – in addition to the textual description of the intangible island product in accordance with the Instructions for Applicants, it is desirable to provide photographs, video material, promotional materials, links to websites, etc.

If, in this category, you are applying for an intangible island product that has the status of an intangible cultural asset, you need to attach:

• Proof of legal status – as for tangible products
• Approval from the ministry responsible for culture, proving the status of the holder of the cultural asset and intangible cultural asset of the applying island entity