Regulations for the Commodity Market

Section Two: Conditions and Procedures for Wholesale Trade at the Commodity Market

I. Access Control

Art. 4 (1) Only sellers and buyers, as defined in Art. 3, para. 2 of these Regulations, are allowed to conduct wholesale trade in food and flowers on the market premises.

(2) Entry of the persons referred to in para. 1, as well as their goods and vehicles, is subject to procedures established by the Organizer and compliance with the rules set out in these Regulations.

Art. 5 (1) Wholesale trading is allowed only for the following minimum quantities:

• Pre-packaged goods: One or more transport packages (crate, box, bundle, carton, etc.) containing packaged units or unpackaged food/flowers (packaged on-site) of at least 10 kg or equivalent units.
• Unpackaged goods: A batch of no less than 10 kg or equivalent units.

(2) Packaged goods must be labeled on the transport packaging; unpackaged goods must include labels attached to the accompanying documents.

Art. 6 Goods for wholesale must be accompanied by:

• • Description and quality documentation;

• Documents proving origin and ownership (invoice, customs declaration, grower registration, etc.);
• Control card certifying quantities entering the market.

Art. 7 (1) Required data in the documents include:

• Identification of owner/seller/buyer or authorized representative;
• Description of goods: type, quantity, price, and documents per Art. 6.

(2) The Organizer requires all goods to be accompanied by origin and compliance certificates with food safety, hygiene, and legal standards.

(3) Responsible officials verify compliance using standardized documentation approved by SCCEM.

II. Goods Permitted for Sale at the Market

Art. 8 The following may be offered at designated market areas:

• Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, dried, canned, juices, nectars, jams, marmalades, compotes);
• Herbs, nuts, mushrooms, seeds, spices;
• Flowers and seedlings;
• Honey and bee products, confectionery;
• Dairy, meat, fish, eggs, grains;
• Beverages (non-alcoholic, beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee).

Offering other goods not listed above is prohibited.

III. Locations and Operating Hours

Art. 9 Sales areas, transportation, and loading/unloading are designated by the Organizer based on:

• The approved layout plan of the market;
• Storage requirements for each type of good.

Art. 10 Market operating hours:

• Deliveries and loading: 00:00–24:00
• Sales: 00:00–24:00
• Cleaning: 08:00–17:00

Art. 11 (1) Only authorized personnel may be present during business hours.

(2) Buyers are allowed with Organizer’s permission and only during sale hours.

(3) Cleaning may suspend trading temporarily if necessary.

(4) Activities outside official hours require explicit permission from the Organizer.

IV. Pricing and Sale Terms

Art. 12 (1) Prices must be displayed at each point of sale; min/max prices for top-traded goods must be posted on two information boards (including at the entrance).

(2) Sales are conducted via direct negotiation between sellers and buyers.

Art. 13 (1) Sellers must provide information on:

• Product description, quality, expiration, storage, transport;
• Compliance certificates or producer declaration;
• Origin and ownership documents;
• Price per batch or portion;
• Quantities and packaging;
• Payment method;
• Additional data upon request.

(2) These documents must be available at the sales location.

Art. 14 Invoices are mandatory for legal entities and sole traders. For individuals, they are issued upon request.

Art. 15 Buyers must present to market control authorities:

• Transaction details;
• Primary accounting documents;
• The goods being removed from the market.

Art. 16 (1) Sellers must provide accurate transaction data within the timeframe set by the Organizer.

(2) A daily report form (template approved by SCCEM) must be submitted.

(3) Market admin publishes price summaries daily before the next trading day.

(4) The Organizer is responsible for collecting and submitting daily trade data to SCCEM.

Section Three: Rental Fees and Charges

Art. 17 (1) Rent for fixed commercial units is set by the Board of Directors.

(2) Rates are subject to revision based on economic conditions.

Art. 18 (1) Entry fees (flat rate):

• Vehicle height up to 1.90 m – 2.00 EUR per day
• 1.90 m to 3.00 m – 3.00 EUR per day
• Over 3.00 m – 8.00 EUR per day
• TIR Truck – 15.00 EUR per day

2. Monthly parking space fee – 200.00 BGN / 102.26 EUR incl. VAT. Promotional discounts may apply.

(2) Entry fees are payable before leaving the market.

Art. 19 (1) Vehicle stay is limited to 24 hours. Beyond that, a new entry fee applies.

(2) No entry fees for emergency, police, fire, official inspectors, or authorized suppliers.

Art. 20 The Organizer may offer various paid services under contract agreements.

Section Four: Food Safety and Quality

Art. 21 Food safety is managed through a risk-based system, including monitoring, evaluation, and control—aligned with best practices in trade and agriculture and applicable standards.