#32026R1272EU registers Äpplen från Äppledalen as a protected geographical indication
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This regulation adds “Äpplen från Äppledalen” to the EU register of protected geographical indications. The name is now protected across the EU for qualifying apples from that region. Food producers, distributors, retailers, and importers should not use the name for apples that do not meet the registered product specification. The change matters mainly for branding, labeling, and market protection in the agricultural food sector.
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Key Changes
- Registers “Äpplen från Äppledalen” as a protected geographical indication in the EU
- Gives the name EU-wide protection for apples that meet the registered specification
- Applies directly in all EU Member States after entry into force
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not market, label, brand, advertise, or sell apples using the protected geographical indication “Äpplen från Äppledalen” unless the apples qualify under the registered PGI product specification.
Treat “Äpplen från Äppledalen” as a registered protected geographical indication in the Union register for agricultural products and ensure product naming and market placement comply with that protected status across all EU Member States.