Recognition criteria for agencies issuing Certificates of Origin require specified organisational, staffing and activity standards or risk de listing. Notification prescribes recognition criteria for agencies authorised to issue Certificates of Origin (Non Preferential) in Appendix 4C: applicants must be non profit entities registered as a Company, Society or Trust (excluding proprietorships/partnerships), have at least 1000 sq. ft. office space, employ a minimum of five payroll staff with at least two technically qualified, and show proof of conducting at least three export promotion events in a licensing year. Regional inspections by an FTDO/Asstt. DGFT officer plus an assistant must verify application details and criteria. Existing enlisted agencies must furnish documentary proof of compliance by the specified deadline or face cancellation and de listing.