diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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@@ -273,7 +273,8 @@ following methods::
             - performing any necessary action with the fetched object (e.g
               create a CKAN package).
               Note: if this stage creates or updates a package, a reference
-              to the package should be added to the HarvestObject.
+              to the package must be added to the HarvestObject.
+              Additionally, the HarvestObject must be flagged as current.
             - creating the HarvestObject - Package relation (if necessary)
             - creating and storing any suitable HarvestObjectErrors that may
               occur.