#2012-1126Decree No. 2012-1126 on the Regulation of Cheese Supply with Protected Designations
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This law allows the French Ministers of Agriculture and Economy to jointly establish temporary regulations for controlling the supply of cheeses that carry protected designations of origin or geographical indications. It is a measure intended to ensure the quality and manage the market of such specialized agricultural products, aligning with broader EU regulations.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of temporary supply regulations for protected cheeses
- Empowerment of ministers to enforce these regulations
- Alignment with EU regulations on agricultural product management
Obligations
What this law requires
The Ministers of Agriculture and Economy must jointly issue an arrêté (ministerial order) to establish temporary regulations for controlling the supply of protected designation of origin (PDO) and protected geographical indication (PGI) cheeses
Any temporary regulations on cheese supply control must specify a determined time period for their application
Regulations established under this decree must apply exclusively to cheeses carrying protected designations of origin (appellation d'origine protégée) or protected geographical indications (indication géographique protégée)
The Minister of Economy and Finance must execute the provisions of this decree within their purview
The Minister of Agriculture, Agroalimentary and Forestry must execute the provisions of this decree within their purview