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#32026R0703Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/703 cancelling the registration of the protected geographical indication ‘del Vastese / Histonium’ (PGI)

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This regulation officially cancels the EU-wide protected geographical indication (PGI) status for the name ‘del Vastese / Histonium’. The cancellation follows a formal request submitted by Italy on 23 May 2025. The application for cancellation was published in the Official Journal and received no opposition from any party. As a result, the name is removed from the Union register of geographical indications and can no longer be used as a protected designation for products originating from the Vastese/Histonium area in Italy.

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Key Changes

  • Cancellation of the PGI registration for ‘del Vastese / Histonium’ effective from the twentieth day following publication
  • Italy submitted cancellation request on 23 May 2025
  • Application published in OJ C, C/2025/5747 on 28.10.2025

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Remove the name 'del Vastese / Histonium' from the Union register of geographical indications

European Commission, Member State authorities responsible for geographical indication registers
operational
high

Cease recognition and protection of 'del Vastese / Histonium' as a protected geographical indication (PGI) across all EU Member States

All EU Member States
prohibition
high

Prohibit the use of 'del Vastese / Histonium' designation for products claiming protected geographical indication status

Producers, traders, and any parties using the PGI designation in the EU market
prohibition
high

Apply this Regulation as binding and directly applicable legislation without requiring transposition

All EU Member States
operational
medium

Implement the cancellation effective twenty days following publication in the Official Journal of the European Union

All EU Member States and relevant authorities
operational

Affected Parties

Italian agricultural producers and manufacturers previously using the PGI ‘del Vastese / Histonium’Food and beverage companies in the Abruzzo region of Italy+1 more…

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geographical indication,PGI cancellation,EU food labelling