#2010-1164Controlled Designation of Origin for 'Figue de Solliès'
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This law establishes the criteria and geographic boundaries for figs known as 'Figue de Solliès'. It guarantees quality and origin by detailing production standards and the specific area in which these figs must be grown. Producers must follow strict guidelines to label their figs as 'Figue de Solliès', ensuring the fruit's distinct quality and protecting its heritage.
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Key Changes
- Defines geographic boundaries specific to 'Figue de Solliès'
- Establishes production quality standards for this fig variety
- Requires annual reporting and traceability for producers
Obligations
What this law requires
Producers must submit a declaration of operator identification (conforming to the INAO-approved model) to the groupement before March 31st of the first year of claiming the appellation
Producers must request parcel identification from INAO services before March 31st of the year of first harvest under the appellation and commit to respecting location-based criteria
Figs must be harvested only from identified parcels located within the defined geographic area (15 communes in Var department, including 2 communes in part)
Figs must meet specific quality standards: minimum diameter of 40mm, sugar content ≥14 degrees Brix at packaging stage, skin free from insect damage and cracking, and must be the Bourjassotte noire variety
Figs must be sold fresh and whole, packaged in single-row trays or containers not exceeding 1 kilogram in capacity