Food Law News - EU - 1997

7 March 1997: ORIGIN MARKING - Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin


Scottish Office Letter, 7 March 1997

Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin

The Commission has circulated a fourth list of names which may be given protection. 16 items are listed and summarised as follows:

The Commission has also published in the Official Journal (22 and 24 January 1997) the names of 11 meat based products which are being considered under Article 6(2) of the Regulation.

The letter also indicates that there has been some progress on the proposal to amend the main regulation (2081/92).

For previous item, see 24 Januray 1997


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