Agro-tourism in Bileća: what the area offers and who to contact
Bileća offers Bileća Lake, fishing, hiking, UNESCO-listed stećci and events such as the Somovijada. To be listed in the local offer contact the Tourist Organisation of Bileća; for farming, hospitality and incentives contact the Department for Economy of the municipal administration.
Collecting forest fruits, mushrooms and herbs in RS: permits and fees
In state-owned forests managed by the public company "Šume Republike Srpske", individuals may collect up to 2 kg per day of non-timber forest products for family needs. Selling requires a one-year permit from the forest user and a fee of 5% of the raw-material price. Yellow gentian and arnica may not be collected.
Packaging waste in Republika Srpska: duties for small food and hospitality businesses
A business that first places packaging or packaged goods (bottled rakija, cheese, honey) on the Republika Srpska market reports to the Fond by 20 February for the previous year. For small yearly quantities (up to 100 kg paper, 300 kg glass, 30 kg metal, 80 kg plastic, 100 kg wood, 50 kg other) fee coefficients and targets do not apply; ask the Fond if a report is still needed.
Wine producers in Republika Srpska: registers and selling wine from the cellar
Anyone with at least 0.1 ha of wine-grape vineyard enters the Vineyard Register, in addition to the Register of Agricultural Holdings. Only an entrepreneur or company entered in the Wine Producer Register may make and sell wine. Someone who makes wine only for own use is not a wine producer and may not sell it.
Tourism in Nevesinje: attractions and the Tourist Organization contact
The Tourist Organization of Nevesinje lists Novakuša and Provalija caves, Lake Alagovac, Velež and Crvanj mountains and the Morine plateau as main attractions. First contact for tourism providers: tel. +387 (0) 59 601 405, to.nevesinje@gmail.com.
Making cheese and dairy products on the farm in Republika Srpska: registration or approval
Fresh cheese and kajmak from up to 50 litres of milk a day, from your own animals, may be made in a home after entry in the Register of Facilities at the Ministry of Agriculture. Other dairy products and larger volumes need approval; for soft and semi-hard cheeses, check with the Ministry before investing.
Agricultural cooperatives in Republika Srpska: founding and what they offer small producers
An agricultural cooperative in Republika Srpska needs at least five natural persons who farm and are not members of the same joint household. Founders sign a founding agreement, adopt the cooperative rules at a founding assembly, and apply to APIF for registration within 30 days.
Knowledge hub and AI assistant on AgroTour Connect: what they do and their limits
The knowledge hub is public and searchable, and articles on rules, permits and grants show their source, reference and last-check date. The AI assistant requires login and answers with cited sources, but it does not replace the competent office or a lawyer: the official text prevails.
Excursions and tour packages in Republika Srpska: when an agency licence is needed
Anyone who organises, sells or brokers excursions, trips and package tours for profit must be a travel agency with a licence from the Ministry of Trade and Tourism and a guarantee (up to 30,000 KM for a domestic-only agency, up to 100,000 KM for others). A household that only provides its own services on its farm is normally not an agency.
Consumer protection in Republika Srpska: prices, receipts, complaints book
Under the new Law on Consumer Protection of Republika Srpska (Official Gazette RS 101/25), a trader must show the final price, issue a receipt free of charge, keep a complaints book in a visible place and answer each complaint in writing within eight days. Fines for entrepreneurs range from 500 to 7,000 KM.
Selling home-made rakija in Republika Srpska: producer registration, excise, labelling
A household may distil rakija for its own use but may not display, serve or sell it in bulk at a market, fair, catering outlet or shop. To sell, you must be an entrepreneur or company in the Register of Producers, pay excise of 8 KM per litre of absolute alcohol and sell labelled rakija in original packaging.
Allergens in food you serve guests in BiH: the 14 allergens and how to inform guests
The Rulebook on providing food information to consumers (Official Gazette of BiH 68/13) also covers food served by catering establishments. You must know which of the 14 allergens are in each dish and be able to tell the guest: the information must be available and easily accessible (Art. 12). The rulebook does not say outright whether oral information is enough, so a written list is safer.
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