VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT...

15
REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8 TH MAY 2013 VISIT OF MECCA

Transcript of VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT...

Page 1: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

VISIT OF MECCA

Page 2: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

May 06, 2013 (MECCA) Delegation then left Jeddah for Mecca. Reach Mecca and transferred to Hotel. Later perform Umra and taken rest for next days meeting. As the delegates were tired and election in progress in the Mecca Chamber. In the noon delegates left Hotel to visit Mecca Museum where history of Kaba and Masjid Nabvi were collected.

Dinner was hosted by Mr. Karam Elahi with other business men to discuss how to improve business between both the countries and their bottleneck.

Page 3: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

VISIT OF MEDINA

Page 4: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

May 07, 2013 Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave for Ziarat to Masjid-e-Nabvi and offered Salam to Last Prophet pbu. May 08, 2013 1. Meeting With Madina Chamber of Commerce & Industry with Office Bearers

On May 08, 2013 The Delegation reached Madinah Chamber of Commerce & Industry where it was welcomed by its officials while its President Muhammad Bin Faraj Al-Khatrawi emerged Delegation to focus on joint venture between the two countries saying that Madina is a big expanding City and has big potential of investment. He floated an idea for establishing a joint venture for Towel Manufacturing Unit in Madina. He further said that Madina City has capacity to consumer Ahram 7.5 Million Per annum. Total visitor to Madina stands to 10 Million each year Medina required huge quantity of Ahram, Towel etc. K.S.A Government will extend financial assistance up to 60% with zero % markups

He gave statics of Saudi Export & Import. He said that Madina Chamber & Commerce Industry is promoting investment & Trade with friendly countries including Pakistan. Your country has big potential for joint venture with KSA in agriculture sector.

Afterword, Deputy Secretary General introduces all board members to the delegates. Mr Wahab Soomro Introduced to the board members with Mr. Mehta bud din Chawla, Mr. Mehta bud din Chawla opened the discussion and said, Pakistan is a peace full country but we have been involved in war of Terror which is hearting our country’s economy badly.

Page 5: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

The Leader of Delegation Mr.Mehtabuddin Chawla, In his response, while thanking him on their warm reception offered an overview of Pakistan Export which contributes 60% of Textile Products and consists 40% Labour Force. He added that our main market of exportable goods is USA with 80% volume and rest of 20% goes to European Union. Now, we focus on Non-traditional markets aiming to establish business relations with Saudi Arabia. He also pointed out his attention towards tough formalities of getting Saudi Business Visa which takes 3 months and need to be relieved to some extent.

Page 6: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

HURDLES:

1. Multiple entries Business Visa is main hurdle. 2. Duty on Textile products

RECOMMENDATION:

1. There is need to introduced Pakistani Textiles in all aspects. a. By Sending Trade Delegation sector wise. b. By Advertising products on Print Media and electronic Media both in English and Arabic. c. Pakistan will have to regular part of National and International fairs and exhibition at

Saudi Arabia. 2. Testing of Goods by Custom Authority after arrival of Goods on Saudi Standard called SASO (Text

at our Web Site). Before shipments carefully get tested your goods as per SASO Standard. 3. Saudi Importers prefer to have face to face dealing rather through electronic system. 4. Neighboring Countries sending Sectoral delegation on monthly and regular basis. 5. Textile Association in Pakistan should undertake proper research and analysis to understand the

developing and demanding trends. 6. Pakistani Exporters also have to work and introduced new pattern of Textile products for this

versatile market. 7. TDAP should encourage financial assistance to such a company like to open display/sale point. 8. Investment climates are on peak especially in the surroundings of Medina will also boost our

other products. (Please visit our web site) 9. For list of importers (visit our website)

OUTCOME:

1. In Kingdome of Saudi Arabia great scope of Textiles and non-textiles goods are present. 2. Few of our delegates sold their textile goods in the market 3. One of our delegates sold their Mangos in the market. 4. Business men of Kingdome of Saudi Arabia are ready to import Pakistani textiles and other

products.

Page 7: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

LIST OF SAUDI IMPORTERS

1

Fatima A.M. Khan Trading Est. Balad Souk Al Jamea, Jaddah [email protected]

6435031 6424415

2 MuasusaMutaibYahyasahlull , Souk Alavi, Bab , Makkah Jeddah

6427080 0505698467 6447359

3 Abdul A.M.K Trading Est. Al Jiffry Buliding Gold Street, Balad Jeddah

6423905 0504613384 6429336

4 Abdul Karim YahyaMunshi Est. P.O.Box No.3077, Jeddah [email protected]

6477401 6479749 6481221

5 Golden Textile Trading Office, P.O.Box No.385068 , Riyadh

4514455 0505424436 4511616

6

Khalid Chaudhry Textile Industrial Company, P.O.Box No.58264, Riyadh [email protected]

4487018 055408095 4041699

7 BatlaMesfer Al Shekra Trading Est. Manfuha Main Street, Riyadh

4116324 0504446324 4116324

8 Amaq Al Riyadh Trading Corp. P.O.Box No. 21808, Riyadh

4020950 0505486684 4067554

9 Ghadeer Trading Services, P.O. Box No. 246353 Riyadh

4727353 0500069585 4726482

10 Al Takatuf For Trading & Import, P.O. Box No. 17500, Jeddah

6482792 0502005373 6482792

11 Al Ishtishraq Trading Est., Jeddah Al Balad, Jeddah

6454741 0507015852 6454741

12 Kawthar Trading Est. P.O. Box No. 17209, Jeddah 6451384 6424244

13 Abu Wael for Readymade Garments, Harat Al Yaman, Near Municipality, Jeddah

6271739 0567428038 6271739

14 Bukhshi Trading Corp. P.O. Box No. 11464, Jeddah

6441539 6433525

15 Kamal Trading Est., Souq Al Jamie, Souq Dubai, Jeddah

6424453 6438469

16 Emirate Textile, Abdul Ahad Hafiz Trading Est. Souq Al Jamea , Jeddah

6427093 0504614338 6427400

17 Arabian Trading Corporation, P.O Box No. 21456, Jeddah

6484327 0505621723 6272805

18 Al Husaiki Trading Est, P.O. Box No. 15574, Jeddah

6681383 0503629204 6607294

19 Maram Factory for Quilt & Bedsheet, P.O. Box No. 23002, Jeddah

6293918 0505651895 6293844

Page 8: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

20

Hamdan Al MalkiEst, P.O. Box No. 20075, Jeddah Aftab Ahmed Memon [email protected]

6424833 0504599145 6423442

21 Hind AbdulGhani Al Marwani, Souq Al Alawi, Near Bab Makkah, Jeddah

6430726 0503607567 6426909

22 Khalid Bin Shaker Trading Est P.O Box. No 1888, Jeddah

6424724 0502572738 6424724

23 MootaaibySahlooliEst Souk Al Alawi, Bab Makkah, Jeddah

6427080 0507535709 6447359

24 Ahmed A Aziz Mohd A SattarEst, Souk Al Alawi, Old NoorwaliBuilding, Jeddah 6445019 6445019

25 Shaheen Textile, Souk Al JameahBaladDistt, Jeddah

6172287 0503620238 6426445

26 Sajer Trading Est, P.O. Box No. 5906, Jeddah

6713953 0505684026

27 Salfi Textiles, Souk Al Alwi, Jeddah

6454098 0509987865

28 Sana Textile, Trade Eco Deve.Est. P.O. Box No. 11614, Jeddah

6445938 6724912 6425993

29 Eithad International Est P.O. Box No. 17209, Jeddah

6442410 0543341095

30 Abu Hamza for Textile, Harat Al Mazloom, SouqJamea

6427155 0502366469

31

Layali Textiles Al Jamea Market, Harat Al Mazloom, Jeddah [email protected] [email protected]

6432493 0541099185 0500226138

6451064

32

Abu Ehsan Textile, Harrah Al Mazloom, Al jamea Market, Jeddah [email protected]

6445512 0506236275 6445534

33

Ahmed A Aziz Mohd Trading Est, Souk Al Alawi, Noorwali Building, Jeddah Abdul Karim

6445019 0502574416 6440758

34

Royal Textile, Mohammad SalehM.Y.Dehlawi Trading Est, Souk Al Alawi, Noorwali Building, Jeddah M.Tariq M.Yusuf Madni [email protected]

6446271 050350646 6434287

35

Faisal Al HadbanFashiion, Near Magrib Mashid, Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Faisal Hadban

6440565 0504303583 6424656

36 Abdul Rahman K. Hafiz Est Souk Al Alawi,

6425984 6430357 6042195

Page 9: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

Jeddah MrMansoorShivani

0508367915

37

Al Sani Exhibition M/s Saleh Muhammad Yaseen Hafiz Est Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Mr. M. Nadeem Ansari [email protected]

6440785 0540298282 6440785

38

Al Afrah Fabrics Near Magrib Masjid, Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Nisar 0566119019

6427080 6427080

39

M/s SaleemGhulamEst Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Mohammad Ismail

6439681 0508630231

40 M/S A.M. Bagi Trading Est, Bab Sharif Muhammad Iqbal

6480148 0568859381

41

Manuel Abdulelah Al Darwish Kingdom Saudi Arabia P.O. Box No. 11995, Jeddah [email protected]

+96626581555 +966505627344 +96626593735

42

Manakh-al-Estethmar Saleh Suleman Abbas K.S.A-Al Madinah Khaled Bin Walid (Sultana) [email protected]

0096648555553 00966505305434 0096648555554

43

Rolaco Trading & Contracting Parvez Ahmed P.O. Box No. 1044, Jeddah 21431 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

+966-2-6648272 +966-506353898 +966-2-6632685

44

Ahmed A Aziz Mohd Trading Est, Souk Al Alawi, Noorwali Building, Jeddah Abdul Karim

6445019 0502574416 6440758

45

Royal Textile, Mohammad SalehM.Y.Dehlawi Trading Est, Souk Al Alawi, Noorwali Building, Jeddah M.Tariq M.Yusuf Madni [email protected]

6446271 050350646 6434287

46

Faisal Al HadbanFashiion, Near Magrib Mashid, Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Faisal Hadban

6440565 0504303583 6424656

47

Abdul Rahman K. Hafiz Est Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah MrMansoorShivani

6425984 6430357

0508367915 6042195

48 Al Sani Exhibition M/s Saleh Muhammad Yaseen Hafiz Est

6440785 0540298282 6440785

Page 10: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Mr. M. Nadeem Ansari [email protected]

49

Al Afrah Fabrics Near Magrib Masjid, Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Nisar 0566119019

6427080 6427080

50

M/s SaleemGhulamEst Souk Al Alawi, Jeddah Mohammad Ismail

6439681 0508630231

51 M/S A.M. Bagi Trading Est, Bab Sharif Muhammad Iqbal

6480148 0568859381

52

Manuel Abdulelah Al Darwish Kingdom Saudi Arabia P.O. Box No. 11995, Jeddah [email protected]

+96626581555 +966505627344 +96626593735

53

Manakh-al-Estethmar Saleh Suleman Abbas K.S.A-Al Madinah Khaled Bin Walid (Sultana) [email protected]

0096648555553 00966505305434 0096648555554

54

Rolaco Trading & Contracting Parvez Ahmed P.O. Box No. 1044, Jeddah 21431 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

+966-2-6648272 +966-506353898 +966-2-6632685

55

Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions Ismath Khan Project Manager P.O. Box No. 40740 Jeddah 21511 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

6546384 6546853

56

Akym Group Est Abdulkarim Yahya Munshi Chairman P.O. Box No. 12499 Jeddah 21473 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected] [email protected]

6427462 6434190 6450405 6450406

055357171

6450407

57

Madinah Taibah Travel & Tourism Est. P.O. Box No. 4768 Syed Al-Shuhdaa Road, (Beside PIA) Madinah Munawarah Saudi Arabia [email protected]

8280113 0564851390 8281160

58

Dehlawi Optical Abdulsalam M.Al-Dehlawi P.O. Box No. 2749, Jeddah 21461 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

96626480295 966505611013 96626480295

59 M/s. Abdul Bagi A.M Daoud Trading Est. 00966-2-6480148

Page 11: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

MD. Eqbal Babsharif, Behind Hantoush Trading Est. P.O. Box No. 24591 Jeddah-21456 (K.S.A) [email protected] [email protected]

00966-568859381

60

Hamdan Al-Malki Est. P.O. Box No. 23219 Jeddah 21426 Saudi Arabia [email protected]

+966 2 6424833 +966 504599145 +966 2 6423442

61

Mohammad Abdullah Karim Trd.Est Textile Garments, Household Items Mohammad Abdullah Karam Hafiz Abbdullah (Managing Director) P.O Box. No. 358 Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia [email protected]

+966-2-5500874

62

M.H. Ba-Aabbad Trading Est. Agencies Representative & Import Ahmed Bamaes Al-Nawho P.O. Box No. 18128 Jeddah 21415 Al Suq Al Nada Dahab St. Al Mirah & Baharith Bldg.12th Floor-KSA [email protected] [email protected]

+966 2 6449843 6442256 6428455

+966503673559 0543030200

+966 2 6438245

63

Bin Dawood Group Abdul Razzaq Bin Dawood Chairman P.O. Box No. 51190 Jeddah 21543 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

26580602 26592529

64

Bin Dawood Group Jumairah Marketing Hassan Al-Ghareeb General Manager P.O. Box No. 51190 Jeddah 21543 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

26059166 505523347 26059041

65

Bin Dawood Group Jumairah Marketing Mohammaed Hamayun Sales & Marketing Manager P.O. Box No. 51190 Jeddah 21543 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

26053557 0568624073 6059041

66

Ralaco Trading & Contracting Abdul Jabbar Purchasing Manager P.O. Box No. 1044, Heddah 21431 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

+966-2-664 8272 +966-2-664 5035 +966-2-663 4932 +966-502 847296

+966-2-663 2685

Page 12: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

GSO STANDARD GSO 760/1997

IHRAM DRESS 1- SCOPE

This Gulf standard is concerned with Terry Woven Ihram Dress from Cotton used while performing Hajj and Umrah.

2- COMPLEMENTARY REFERENCES

2.1 GSO 759/1997 “Testing Methods of Ihram Dress”. 3- DEFINITIONS

3.1 Ihram Dress: Two separate pieces of woven not sewn cloth approximately equal in dimensions and weight, the Ridaa is wrapped around the upper part of the body, while the Izar is wrapped around its lower part.

3.2 Terry Weave: A weave construction in which some of the warp yarns form close loops

protruding beyond the cloth surface.

4- REQUIREMENTS

* Ihram dress shall fulfil the following: 4.1 It shall be terry woven from evenly spun cotton yarns (100-1% cotton) and

weave construction shall be of terry type and neither of the two pieces shall be made up to dimension by sewing or otherwise.

4.2 The number of total warp yarns shall not be less than 24 threads per cm to

Be arranged 1:1 or 2:2 and that of weft yarns not less than 14 ends per cm. 4.3. The mass of square metre of the cloth shall not be less than 250 g.

It shall be free from defects listed in Table (I) 4.4 It shall be free from defects listed in Table (I). 4.5 The dimensions shall be as specified on the label on the box or cover. 4.6 The dimensional change on washing in both warp and weft directions shall

not be more than 6%. 4.7 Water absorbency time shall not be longer than 15 sec.

Page 13: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

Table (I) Non-permissible Defects in Ihram Dress

Absence of selvedges or noticeable selvedge defects

Irregularity in pile density across the width other than the selvedges

Design pattern not in line with Islamic rules

Warp yarns not knotted, nor rolled or extending more than 10 cm beyond the ends of the cloth

Holes, cuts or tears

Broken yarns, floats or snarls.

Broken yarns, floats or snarls.

Noticeable number of twisted pile loops.

Stains or dirt.

Cloth not well bleached.

Stitched labels.

4.6.1 The breaking strength in warp directions shall be not less than 30 kg/5 Cm and in weft direction not less than 32 Kg/5 cm.

4.8 PACKING

The following shall be observed on packing ihram dress:

5.1 Each ihram dress (ridaa and izar) shall be packed together in a plastic bag or other suitable package so as to prevent penetration of dirt or foreign matter to the dress.

5.2 A suitable number of packages (5.1) shall be packed in carton boxes firmly closed.

6- MARKING

The following information shall be clearly and indelibly written in Arabic and English on packages (5.1) and boxes (5.2):

6.1 Name of the product “Ihram Dress”. 6.2 The manufacturer’s name and/or trademark. 6.3 Country of origin. 6.4 Length and width of either parts of ihram dress. 6.5 Mass of square metre, in grams. 6.6 Number of packages in the box

Page 14: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

7- SAMPLING

Sampling shall be as follows:

7.1 * The consignment shall be divided into groups containing ihram dress of the same type and batch. 7.2 A number of samples shall be randomly drawn from each group in

accordance with table (2). samples drawn as listed in column (2) of table (2) shall be used for visual inspection, determination of dimensions and number of yarns per cm tests.

7.3 Sub-samples shall be drawn as listed in Column (4) from the main

samples of Column (2). They shall be used for determination of mass per square metre, dimensions change or washing, water absorbency time, percentage of the cotton fibres of the cloth, weaving structure of fabric and determination of breaking strength tests.

Table (2)

Table (2)

Number of Samples Drawn According to Group Size, Batch and Permissible Number of Non-conforming Samples

Group size Number of Permissible number Number of secondary

total samples of nonconforming samples taken from drawn samples the total sample

(1) (2) (3) (4) 1 to 25 3 0 2 26 to 50 5 0 2

51 to 150 8 0 3 151 to 300 13 1 3 301 to 500 20 1 5 over 500 32 2 8

8- TESTING

8.1 Tests shall be carried out according to the standard mentioned in 2.1

8.2 Tests The following tests shall be carried out on the samples drawn according to item 7:

8.2.1 Visual inspection. 8.2.2 Measurement of dimensions. 8.2.3 Determination of the number of warp and weft yarns in cm. 8.2.4 Determination of the percentage of cotton fibres.

8.2.5 Determination of weave construction.

8.2.6 Determination of mass per square metre.

Page 15: VISIT OF MECCA - Towel Manufacturers' Association of … ON TMA TRADE... · VISIT OF MECCA . REPORT ON TMA TRADE ... Delegation left for Medina and transferred to Hotel then leave

REPORT ON TMA TRADE DELEGATION VISIT TO KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA FROM 3RD MAY TO 8TH MAY 2013

8.2.7 Determination of dimensional changes after washing.

8.2.8 Determination of time of water absorbency.

8.2.9 Determination of breaking strength.

9- RULES OF ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION 9.1 Each consignment shall be accompanied with an approved

certificate indicating its compliance with this standard.

9.2 The group shall be considered conforming when the samples pass all the tests specified in this standard and when the number of noncomforming samples does not exceed the permissible number specified in Column (3) of Table (2), otherwise the group shall be considered not confirming.