#52026XC03210EU Publishes PGI Application for Indonesia’s ‘Flores Bajawa’ Coffee
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The EU has published an application to protect the name “Flores Bajawa” as a protected geographical indication for Arabica green coffee beans from Ngada Regency in Indonesia. The application describes the coffee’s origin, growing altitude, varieties, processing methods, physical standards, chemical profile, and sensory characteristics such as floral aroma, sweetness, bright acidity, and medium to high body. Businesses or authorities that believe the name should not be registered can file an opposition with the European Commission within three months of publication. Coffee producers, importers, distributors, and food-label compliance teams should watch the process because registration would limit use of the name in the EU to products meeting the approved specification.
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Key Changes
- Publishes the EU application to register “Flores Bajawa” coffee as a protected geographical indication.
- Sets out the product description, origin, quality standards, processing methods, and taste profile for the proposed protected name.
- Opens a three-month period for eligible authorities or interested parties to oppose the registration.
Obligations
What this law requires
Authorities of a Member State or third country, or natural/legal persons with a legitimate interest established or resident in a third country, may lodge an opposition with the European Commission against registration of the name “Flores Bajawa” within three months of publication.