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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 of 30 October 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards registrations, amendments, cancellations, enforcement of the protection, labelling and communication in respect of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 as regards geographical indications in the wine sector, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236
Consolidated text: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 of 30 October 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards registrations, amendments, cancellations, enforcement of the protection, labelling and communication in respect of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 as regards geographical indications in the wine sector, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 of 30 October 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards registrations, amendments, cancellations, enforcement of the protection, labelling and communication in respect of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 as regards geographical indications in the wine sector, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/26 of 30 October 2024 (OJ L 26 15.1.2025, p. 1) |
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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/26
of 30 October 2024
laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards registrations, amendments, cancellations, enforcement of the protection, labelling and communication in respect of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 as regards geographical indications in the wine sector, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTORY PROVISION
Article 1
Subject matter
This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 as regards:
procedures for application for registration, for approval of Union amendments, for communication of standard amendments, for cancellation of registrations, for the management of the Union register of geographical indications, and the establishment of a system of attestation of compliance for geographical indications;
procedures for application for registration, for approval of amendments, for cancellation of registrations, for the management of the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed, and the establishment of a system of attestation of compliance for traditional specialities guaranteed;
labelling and communications for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed.
CHAPTER II
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
Article 2
Applications for registration at Union stage
Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.
Article 3
Formal check of the application for registration at Union stage
Article 4
Presentation of the single document
Article 5
Publication of a single document for information
In respect of the geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission shall, at the request of a Member State, publish a single document submitted by that Member State in the Official Journal of the European Union for information. That publication shall be accompanied by the reference to the publication of the product specification.
Article 6
Definition of the geographical area
The geographical area referred to in Article 49(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, Article 94(1), point (f), of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Article 22(1), point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 shall be defined in a precise way that presents no ambiguities, referring as far as possible to physical or administrative boundaries. Maps may be added to the application.
Article 7
Description of several distinct products
Where the application for registration of a name or approval of an amendment describes two or more distinct products which are entitled to use that name, compliance with the requirements for registration shall be shown separately for each such product.
For the purposes of this Article, ‘distinct products’ mean products that, although using the same registered name, are differentiated when placed on the market or considered as different products by consumers. It may also refer to agricultural products covered by different classifications under the Combined Nomenclature referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 ( 1 ) or to wines and spirit drinks covered by different categories listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, respectively.
Article 8
Changes to the product specification in the course of the application procedure
Article 9
Presentation of oppositions and of notifications of results of consultations
An opposition, as referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:
the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to which the opposition relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and the sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;
a statement formally signifying the opposition to the registration of that name;
the name and contact details of the Member State authority or of the third country authority or of the natural or legal person submitting the opposition;
a description of the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person that submitted the opposition; this requirement shall not apply to national authorities;
an indication of the grounds for opposition, as referred to in Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including details of the facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition;
authorisation to the Commission to transmit any personal data that may be contained in the opposition.
The opposition may be accompanied by supporting documents, where relevant.
An opposition shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex II.
The notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:
the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, to which the opposition relates;
the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;
the name of the opponent or opponents;
the result of consultations;
indication whether the single document or product specification has been modified and a description of such modifications;
indication whether the applicant Member State considers necessary to carry out an additional national opposition procedure in accordance with Article 2(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 ( 2 ).
If the product specification has been amended, the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall lead to the updated product specification. If the reference published in accordance with that Article was not an electronic one, the amended product specification shall be enclosed.
If the single document has been modified, the modified single document shall be joined to the notification.
The notification of end of consultations following the opposition procedure shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex III to this Regulation.
Article 10
Applications for approval of Union amendments to a product specification
An application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification referred to in Article 24(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:
the protected name to which the amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and the sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;
the headings in the product specification and in the single document relating to the matters affected by each of the amendments proposed;
an explanation that each of the amendments proposed falls under the definition of a Union amendment as provided for in Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
a description of and the reasons for each of the amendments proposed;
indication of any standard amendments inextricably linked to the Union amendments, in accordance with Article 6(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;
indication whether it is an application following the failure to submit a joint standard amendment, in accordance with Article 5(10), second subparagraph, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27.
Where the application is made by a Member State, it shall be accompanied by the following:
the consolidated version of the single document published in the national stage of the procedure or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document published in the national stage of the procedure;
the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
the electronic reference to the publication of the consolidated product specification as amended; Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.
Where the application is made by a third country or a producer group established or resident in a third country, it shall be accompanied by the following:
the consolidated version of the single document or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document;
the consolidated version of the product specification;
the reference to the publication of the consolidated version of the product specification in the third country;
proof that the requested amendment complies with the rules on protection of geographical indications in force in that third country;
a power of attorney, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, where appropriate.
The Commission shall receive separately and shall not publish as part of the application:
the name and contact details of the Member State or third country authority or producer group which applied in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment of the product specification;
the name and contact details of the producer group which initiated the national stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment of the product specification, indicating whether it is a producer group in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 or a recognised producer group in accordance with Article 33 of that Regulation;
any accompanying documentation, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (b), or Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, as appropriate.
Article 11
Formal check of applications for approval of Union amendments
An application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification shall be considered complete if it includes all the elements referred to in Article 10(1) to (4), where appropriate, and complies with Article 10(7).
Article 12
Communication of approval of a standard amendment
The communication of an approved standard amendment to the product specification, referred to in Article 5 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, shall contain:
the protected name to which the standard amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;
the name of the Member State or third country authorities or producer group established or resident in a third country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission;
an explanation that the amendment falls under the definition of a standard amendment as provided for in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
description of the approved amendment, indicating whether the amendment leads to an amendment to the single document.
The contact details of the producer groups and of the authorities of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such producer groups and authorities shall not be published as part of the communication. Their names, however, shall be published.
Where the communication is made by a Member State, it shall be accompanied by the following:
the national decision approving the standard amendment as published, as referred to in Article 4(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;
a declaration by the Member State confirming that the approval and the communication of the standard amendment meets the conditions for approval of a standard amendment under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and the provisions adopted pursuant thereto;
where relevant, the consolidated version of the single document, as amended, published at national level or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document to be published at Union level for information;
the electronic reference to the publication of the consolidated product specification at national level, as amended. Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.
Communications of approval of a standard amendment concerning products originating in third countries shall be accompanied by the following:
the decision approving the standard amendment in the third country, as referred to in Article 5(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;
where relevant, the consolidated single document as amended or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document;
the consolidated version of the amended product specification;
proof that the amendment is applicable in the third country.
Article 13
Communication of approval of a temporary amendment
The communication of an approved temporary amendment to the product specification, referred to in Article 7(2) and (5) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, shall contain:
the protected name to which the temporary amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;
the name of the Member State or third country authorities or producer group established or resident in a third country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission;
a description of the approved temporary amendment together with the reasons supporting it, as referred to in Article 7(2) and (5) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27.
The contact details of the producer group and of the authorities of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such producer groups and authorities shall not be published as part of the communication. Their names, however, shall be published.
Where the communication is made by a Member State, it shall include:
the declaration confirming that the approval and the communication of the temporary amendment meets the conditions for approval of a temporary amendment under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and the provisions adopted pursuant thereto;
the national decision approving the temporary amendment as published at national level;
the decision or act of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events, affecting the supply of raw materials or the respective electronic reference to the publication at national level.
Communications of approval of a temporary amendment concerning products originating in third countries shall be accompanied by the following:
the decision approving the temporary amendment taken in the third country;
the decision or act of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events affecting the supply of raw materials, as published at national level;
proof that the amendment is applicable in the third country.
Article 14
Cancellation
A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:
the registered name proposed for cancellation with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the name of the Member State or third country from which the geographical indication concerned by the cancellation originates;
the name of the Member State, third country, or natural or legal person established or resident in the third country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission;
the name of the natural or legal person requesting the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure, if any;
for requests from third countries, the name of the authorities, or bodies, verifying compliance with the requirements of the product specification;
a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal persons referred to in points (c) and (d);
the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 25(1), points (a) or (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
explanations and reasons for cancellation;
for a request for cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, points (c), (d) and (e), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of those persons authorities or bodies shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.
A request for cancellation pursuant to Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 submitted to the Commission shall contain:
the registered name proposed for cancellation with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);
the name of the Member State or third country from which the geographical indication concerned by the cancellation originates;
an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
in case of a request submitted by a Member State to the Commission, the name of the Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, an indication whether the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name or by the recognised producer group of that product and, in the latter case, the name of the recognised producer group;
in case of a request submitted by a third country authority to the Commission, the name of the third country authority and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;
in case of a request submitted directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name established or resident in the third country, the name of the agent mandated by the producers making the request, its power of attorney and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;
the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The contact details of the authority of the Member State or third country or recognised producer group or of the agent representing the producers, referred to in the first subparagraph, points (d), (e) and (f), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such authorities, producer groups and agents shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.
Article 15
Formal check of requests of cancellation
A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication shall be considered complete when it includes all the elements referred to in Article 14(1) or (6) and complies with Article 14(2) or (7).
Article 16
Union register of geographical indications
The following data shall be recorded in the register referred to in paragraph 1 as appropriate:
the registered name or names of the product, including their transcriptions or transliterations in Latin characters, where applicable. Multiple names, transcriptions and transliterations shall be recorded as alternative names, separated by a space, a forward slash and a second space;
the sector to which the product belongs (wine, spirit drink or agricultural product);
the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
the date of the submission of the application to the Commission;
the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union;
electronic reference to the publication of the application in the Official Journal of the European Union;
the date of registration;
electronic reference to the instrument registering the name in the Official Journal of the European Union;
information that the name is registered as a protected designation of origin or as a protected geographical indication (for wines and agricultural products) or as geographical indication (for spirit drinks);
indication of the country or countries of origin;
the file number;
name and address and, where available, any other contact information of the recognised producer group, where applicable;
names and addresses of the control authorities in case of geographical indication originating in a third country.
In accordance with paragraph 2, point (f), the following data shall be recorded:
in case of agricultural products and wines:
where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a Member State, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification in the Member State, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(2) of this Regulation;
where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a third country, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and an electronic reference to the product specification, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(3) of this Regulation;
for geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, an electronic reference to the summary sheet, single document or equivalent document, and to the product specification or the technical file, or an electronic reference to the product specification or the technical file as appropriate;
in case of spirit drinks:
where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a Member State, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification in the Member State, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(2) of this Regulation;
where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a third country, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and an electronic reference to the product specification, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, to the product specification referred to in Article 8(3) of this Regulation;
for geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, an electronic reference to the main specifications of the technical file and to the technical file or an electronic reference to the technical file, as appropriate.
With reference to paragraph 2, point (h), in the absence of a specific instrument registering the name, the following data shall be recorded:
in case of wine protected under Article 107 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the reference to that Article and the electronic reference to the publication of that Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union;
in case of spirit drinks protected under Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787, the reference to that Article and the electronic reference to the publication of that Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 17
Attestation of compliance
If a Member State applies a system of lists of approved operators, as referred to in Article 45(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the extract of the list (listing) referred to in that Article shall be in electronic form and shall be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download an official extract of the corresponding listing. The listing shall state the date on which it was drawn up. The listing shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.
The attestation and the listing shall contain at least the following data:
the name of the geographical indication;
a serial identification number identifying the operator within the system;
the name and contact details of the operator;
the name and contact details of the delegated body or of the natural person to which certain official control tasks have been delegated or of the authority responsible for the listing;
the business of the operator to which the attestation or listing applies, being ‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling (packaging)’, and/or ‘other’ (to be specified by the authority issuing the attestation);
the date of issue of the attestation or the date on which the listing was drawn up;
the signature, seal or mark of the delegated body or the authority responsible for the listing, which may be electronic;
the classification of the product as referred to in the Union register of geographical indications.
The proof of certification referred to in the first subparagraph may consist in an attestation or in a listing of authorised operators and may be provided directly by that national control authority or certification body. The proof of certification may be in paper or electronic form. It shall be in, or accompanied by, a translation into an official language of the Union and in characters that may be easily understood in the Member States where the product is marketed. It shall not have expired, in accordance with the third country national law, on the date on which it is made available to the importer.
CHAPTER III
SPECIFIC RULES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Article 18
Specific rules for the description of the product
The single document for an application for registration of a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication referred to in Article 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall identify the product by using definitions and standards commonly used for that type of product.
The description shall focus on qualities and specific characteristics of the product, as referred to in Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, bearing the name to be registered, using measurement units and common or technical terms, without including technical characteristics inherent to all products of that type and related mandatory legal requirements applicable to all products of that type.
Article 19
Specific rules on feed
The product specification of a product of animal origin the name of which is registered as a protected designation of origin shall contain detailed rules on the origin and the quality of feed.
Article 20
Proof of origin
The product specification for a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication shall identify the procedures which operators must have in place as regards the proof of origin concerning the product, raw materials, feed and other items that, according to the product specification, are required to come from the defined geographical area.
Operators shall be able to identify:
the supplier, quantity and origin of all batches of raw material and products received;
the recipient, quantity and destination of products supplied;
the correlation between each batch of inputs referred to in point (a) and each batch of outputs referred to in point (b).
CHAPTER IV
TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED
Article 21
Application for registration at Union stage
The application for registration at Union stage shall be accompanied by the indication of the name of the applicant producer group at the national stage of the procedure as referred to in Article 56(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. These additional data shall be communicated in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of that Regulation.
The application for registration at Union stage shall be accompanied by the indication of the name of the applicant producer group in the third country, if different from the applicant at Union stage, as referred to in Article 56(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and by the names and the addresses of the competent authorities and product certification bodies designated by the third country as referred to in Article 72(7) of that Regulation. These additional data shall be communicated without using a specific format. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
Article 22
Formal check of the application for registration at Union stage
Article 23
Presentation of the product specification
Article 24
Specific rules for the description of the product and of the production method
The description of the product for a traditional speciality guaranteed referred to in Article 54(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall only mention the characteristics necessary to identify the product and its specific characteristics. It shall not repeat general obligations, in particular, mandatory requirements inherent to all products of that type.
The description of the production method referred to in Article 54(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall only include the production method in force. Historical practices are only to be included if they are still followed. Only the method necessary for obtaining the specific product shall be described and in a way that enables reproduction of the product anywhere.
The key elements proving the product’s traditional character shall include the main elements that have remained unchanged, with precise and well established references.
Article 25
Description of several distinct products
Where the application for registration of a name or approval of an amendment describes two or more distinct products which are entitled to use that name, compliance with the requirements for registration shall be shown separately for each such product.
For the purposes of this Article, ‘distinct products’ mean products that, although using the same registered name, are differentiated when placed on the market or considered as different products by consumers.
Article 26
Changes to the product specification in the course of the application procedure
Article 27
Presentation of oppositions and of notifications of results of consultations
An opposition as referred to in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex XI to this Regulation and shall contain:
the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in accordance with Article 59(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to which the opposition relates;
the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;
a statement formally signifying the opposition to the registration of that name;
the name and contact details of the Member State authority or of the third country authority or of the natural or legal person submitting the opposition;
a description of the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person that submitted the opposition; this requirement shall not apply to national authorities;
an indication of the grounds for opposition, as referred to in Article 62 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including details of the facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition;
authorisation to the Commission to transmit the personal data that may be contained in the opposition.
The opposition referred to in the first subparagraph may be accompanied by supporting documents, where relevant.
The notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:
the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, to which the opposition relates;
the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union, C series in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;
the name of the opponent or opponents;
the result of the consultations;
an indication whether the product specification has been modified and a description of such modifications.
Article 28
Applications for approval of amendments to a product specification
An application for approval of an amendment to a product specification, referred to in Article 66 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:
the protected name to which the amendment relates;
the headings in the product specification relating to the matters affected by the amendment;
a description of and the reasons for each of the amendments proposed;
the consolidated product specification as amended;
for an application submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The Commission shall receive separately and shall not publish as part of the application:
the name and contact details of the Member State or third country authority or producer group applicant in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of an amendment to the product specification;
the name and contact details of the applicant producer group initiating the national stage of the procedure for approval of an amendment to the product specification;
any accompanying documentation, as referred to in Article 21.
Article 29
Formal check of applications for approval of amendments
Article 30
Cancellation
A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed pursuant to Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:
the registered name proposed for cancellation;
the name of the Member State, third country or natural or legal person established or resident in the third country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission;
the name of the natural or legal person requesting the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure, if any;
for requests from third countries, the name of the authorities, or bodies, verifying compliance with the requirements of the product specification;
a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal persons referred to in points (b) and (c);
the class of product as referred to in Annex XVIII to this Regulation;
an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 67(1), point (a) or (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
explanations and reasons for cancellation;
for a request for cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the producer group, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or of the third country referred to in the first subparagraph, points (b), (c) and (d), shall be communicated separately. Contrary to the names, the contact details of such authorities, persons, groups or bodies, shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation.
A request for cancellation pursuant to Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 submitted to the Commission shall contain:
the registered name proposed for cancellation;
an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
in the case of a request submitted by a Member State to the Commission, the name of the Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name;
in the case of a request submitted by a third country authority to the Commission, the name of the third country authority and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;
in the case of a request submitted directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name established or resident in the third country, the name of the agent mandated by the producers making the request, its power of attorney and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;
the class of product as referred to in Annex XVIII to this Regulation;
description of the reasons for cancellation, for information purpose.
The contact details of the authority of the Member State or third country or of the agent representing the producers referred to in the first subparagraph, points (c), (d) and (e), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such authorities or agents shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.
Article 31
Formal check of requests of cancellation
Article 32
Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed
The following data shall be recorded in the register referred to in paragraph 1 as appropriate:
the registered name or names of the product, in its or their original script, including their transcriptions or transliterations in Latin characters, where applicable. Multiple names, transcriptions and transliterations shall be recorded as alternative names, separated by a space, a forward slash and a second space;
the classification of the product as laid down in Annex XVIII;
the date of the submission of the application to the Commission;
the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union;
electronic reference to the publication of the application in the Official Journal of the European Union;
the date of registration;
electronic reference to the instrument registering the name;
indication of the country or countries of origin of the application;
the file number;
names and addresses of the control authorities, in case of application originating in a third country.
Article 33
Attestation of compliance
If a Member State applies a system of lists of approved operators, as referred to in Article 77(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the extract of the list (listing) referred to in that Article shall be in electronic form and shall be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download an official extract of the corresponding listing. The listing shall state the date on which it was drawn up. The listing shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.
The attestation and the listing referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain at least the following data:
the name of the traditional speciality guaranteed;
a serial identification number identifying the operator within the system;
the name and contact details of the operator;
the name and contact details of the delegated body or of the natural person to which certain official control tasks have been delegated or of the authority responsible for the listing;
the business of the operator to which the attestation or listing applies, being ‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling (packaging)’, and/or ‘other’ (to be specified by the authority issuing the attestation);
the date of issue of the attestation or the date on which the listing was drawn up;
the signature, seal or mark of the delegated body or the authority responsible for the listing, which may be electronic;
the classification of the product as referred in the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed.
The proof of certification referred to in the first subparagraph may consist in an attestation or in a listing of authorised operators and may be provided directly by that national control authority or certification body. The proof of certification may be in paper or electronic form. It shall be in, or accompanied by a translation into, an official language of the Union and in characters that may be easily understood in the Member State or Member States where the product is marketed. It shall not have expired, in accordance with the third country national law, on the date on which it is made available to the importer.
CHAPTER V
LABELLING
Article 34
The use of symbols and indications
CHAPTER VI
COMMUNICATIONS
Article 35
Communications with the Commission
The documents and information required for the implementation of Chapters I, II and III of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be communicated to the Commission as follows:
for the competent authorities of the Member States, through the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
for the competent authorities, producer groups, natural or legal person established or resident in a third country, via electronic mail using the forms set out in Annexes I to VIII and X to XV to this Regulation.
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1183 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1185 shall apply to the communications made under the first subparagraph, point (a), of this paragraph.
The Commission shall keep Member States informed of changes made to the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
By way of derogation from paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (a), the following documents shall be submitted via electronic mail by the competent authorities of the Member States:
the opposition referred to in Article 9(1) and Article 27(1);
the notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 9(2) and Article 27(2);
the cancellation request referred to in Articles 14 and 30.
The Commission shall provide information via electronic mail to the competent authorities, producer groups, natural or legal person established or resident in a third country, in the context of the procedures referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), and to the competent authorities of the Member States, in the context of the procedures referred to in paragraph 2.
The Commission may keep, store, share, make public and periodically circulate the complete list of such contact points, including to its own services, other Union institutions and bodies, and to all contact points on the list. The Commission may require that this data are submitted by the Member States through the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
Article 36
Submission and receipt of communications
The Commission shall attribute a file number to each new application for registration, application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of a geographical indication, application for approval of an amendment to the product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed, communication concerning approved standard amendments, and communication concerning approved temporary amendments.
The confirmation of receipt shall include at least the following elements:
the file number;
the product name concerned;
the date of receipt.
The Commission shall notify and make available information and remarks regarding the communications and submissions referred to in the first subparagraph through the digital system referred to in Article 35(1), first subparagraph, point (a).
The Commission shall attribute a file number to each new application for registration, application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of a geographical indication, application for approval of an amendment to the product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed, communication concerning approved standard amendments, and communication concerning approved temporary amendments and request for cancellation.
The confirmation of receipt shall include at least the following elements:
the file number;
the product name concerned;
the date of receipt.
The Commission shall notify and make available information and remarks regarding the communications and submission referred to in the first subparagraph via electronic mail.
Article 37
Language
All documents and information sent to the Commission in respect of the procedures concerned by this Regulation shall be in one of the official languages of the Union.
CHAPTER VII
AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/34
Article 38
Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 is amended as follows:
the title is replaced by the following:
‘Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 of 17 October 2018 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards checks related to protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications and applications for protection, the objection procedure, the registration, modification and cancellation of traditional terms in the wine sector’;
Article 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 1
Subject matter
This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, concerning protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications in the wine sector as regards checks and concerning traditional terms in the wine sector, as regards:
applications for protection;
the objection procedure;
registration;
enforcement of the protection;
modification;
cancellation of the protection;
communications.’
;
Articles 2 to 14 are deleted;
Article 15 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 15
Authorities responsible for verifying compliance with the product specification
In respect of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications relating to a geographical area in a third country, annual verification of compliance with the product specification, during the production phase and during or after conditioning of the wine, shall be performed by:
one or more public authorities designated by the third country; or
one or more certification bodies.
The delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the one or more certification bodies referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), of this Article shall comply with, and be accredited in accordance with, either of the following standards as relevant for the delegated tasks:
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17065 “Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services”;
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17020 “Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection”.
Article 16 is deleted;
Article 17 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 17
Communication between Member States and the Commission
Member States shall communicate to the Commission the details of the competent authority referred to in Article 116a(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, including the authorities referred to in Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( *2 ) and, where applicable, the delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. The Commission shall make public the names and addresses of the competent authority or authorities or delegated bodies.
Article 19 is amended as follows:
in paragraph 1, the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:
‘The annual verification carried out by the competent authority or delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall consist of:’;
in paragraph 7, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘Competent authorities or delegated bodies of different Member States responsible for carrying out checks on a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication shall cooperate among them, in particular to ensure that, as regards packaging obligations, the operators established in a Member State other than the Member State in which the production of the wine whose name is registered as a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication takes place comply with the control obligations of the product specification in question.’;
paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:
;
Article 30 is amended as follows:
paragraphs 1 and 2 are deleted;
paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
;
Article 31 is amended as follows:
paragraph 2 is deleted;
paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
;
Article 32 is deleted;
in Article 33, the first paragraph is deleted;
Annexes I to VII and Annex XII, Part A, are deleted.
CHAPTER VIII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 39
Repeals
Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236 are repealed.
Article 40
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
ANNEX I
PART I
SINGLE DOCUMENT
Designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products
1. Name(s) [of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)]
…
[Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
3. Third Country to which the defined geographical area belongs
…
4. Description of the agricultural product
4.1. Classification of the agricultural product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
…
4.2. Description of the agricultural product to which the registered name applies
…
[Main points referred to in Article 49(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. To identify the product use definitions and standards commonly used for that product. In the description of the product, for which specific rules are referred to in Article 18 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, focus on its qualities and specific characteristics, using measurement units and common or technical terms, without including technical characteristics inherent to all products of that type and related mandatory legal requirements applicable to all products of that type]
4.3. Derogations on sourcing of feed (for products of animal origin designated by a Protected Designation of Origin only) and restrictions on sourcing of raw materials (for processed products designated by a Protected Geographical Indication only)
…
[For PDO: in case feed may come from outside the area, provide a detailed description of those exceptions and state justifications. Those exceptions must be in accordance with Article 47(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. If none, leave blank.
For PGI: State any restrictions to the origin of raw materials. In accordance with Article 47(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 justify any such restrictions in relation to the link referred to in Article 49(1), point (f)(ii), of that Regulation. If none, leave blank.]
4.4. Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area
…
[For PGI: Indicate the specific step that must take place in the identified geographical area and state justifications for any restrictions. If the restriction is equivalent to a restriction to the origin of raw materials a justification in relation to the link referred to in Article 49(1), point (f)(ii), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 is required. If none, leave blank.]
4.5. Specific rules concerning packaging, slicing, grating etc. of the agricultural product the registered name refers to
…
[Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions resulting from packaging or other applicable requirements, a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added]
4.6. Specific rules concerning labelling of the agricultural product the registered name refers to
…
[Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions resulting from labelling requirements a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added.]
5. Concise definition of the geographical area
[Where appropriate, insert a map of the area]
…
6. Link with the geographical area
…
[For PDO: a summary of the link between the quality or characteristics of the product and the geographical environment provided in the product specification.
For PGI: a summary of the link between a given quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product and its geographical origin provided in the product specification.
State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (reputation, given quality, other characteristic of the agricultural product) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link.]
Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:
…
[please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink]
Annexes
1. The product specification.
2. Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
3. Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.
4. A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.
PART II
SINGLE DOCUMENT
Designations of origin and geographical indications of wine
1. Name(s) [of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)]
…
[Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
3. Third Country to which the demarcated geographical area belongs
…
4. Classification of the wine in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
…
5. Categories of grapevine product as listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
…
6. Description of the wine or wines
6.1. Organoleptic characteristics
6.2. Analytical characteristics
…
|
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
|
|
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
|
|
Minimum total acidity |
|
|
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
|
|
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
|
…
[Description of wine or wines should be provided per each category of grapevine product. Additional description can be also provided per different colours of wine (e.g. white, red, rosé) or for specific types of wine]
7. Wine making practices
7.1. Specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, relevant restrictions on making them [If none, leave blank]
…
7.2. Maximum yields per hectare
…
8. Indication of the wine grape variety or varieties from which the wine or wines are produced
…
9. Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area
…
[Where appropriate, insert a map of the area]
10. Link with the geographical area
…
[For PDO: a summary of the link between the quality or characteristics of the wine and the geographical environment provided in the product specification.
For PGI: the link between a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the wine and its geographical origin.
State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (specific quality, reputation, other characteristic of the wine) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link.]
11. Further applicable requirements
Specific rules concerning packaging, labelling and any other essential applicable requirements of the wine the registered name refers to
…
[Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank.
In case of restrictions, a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added.
In case of derogations concerning production in the demarcated geographical area please indicate the exact locations in which the product may be made into wine and qualification in accordance with Article 5(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 ( 3 ) .]
Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:
…
[please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink]
Annexes
1. The product specification.
2. Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point(c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
3. Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.
4. A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.
PART III
SINGLE DOCUMENT
Geographical indications of spirit drinks
1. Name(s) [of geographical indications (GI)]
…
[Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name]
2. Geographical indication type
Geographical indication
3. Third Country to which the defined geographical area belongs
…
4. Classification of the spirit drink in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
…
5. Category or categories, as listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, to which the spirit drink belongs
…
[Please provide the category of a spirit drink as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, or indicate the term ‘spirit drink’ if the product does not fall in any of the categories of that Annex]
6. Production method
…
7. Description of the characteristics of the spirit drink
…
[Including the raw materials from which it is produced, if appropriate, as well as the principal physical, chemical or organoleptic characteristics of the product and the specific characteristics of the product compared to spirit drinks of the same category]
8. Concise definition of the geographical area
…
[Where appropriate, insert a map of the area]
9. Specific rules concerning packaging and labelling of the spirit drink the registered name refers to
…
[Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added]
10. Link with the geographical area
…
[A summary of the link between a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the spirit drink and its geographical origin provided in the product specification.
State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (given quality, reputation, other characteristic of the spirit drink) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link.]
Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:
…
[Please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink]
Annexes
1. The product specification.
2. Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
3. Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.
4. A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.
ANNEX II
OPPOSITION
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
(Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
This is an opposition to the:
Application for registration
Application for approval of the Union amendment to the product specification
Request for cancellation
of:
1. Name of product
…
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication or as registered]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication]
Reference number: …
Date of OJ publication: …
5. Name of the opponent
…
[Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country]
6. Contact details of the opponent
National authority or Group/organisation/individual:
[Name of the contact person: Title: … Full name: …]
[Name of the Department the person belongs to: …]
[Address: …]
[Telephone: + …]
[Email address: …]
7. Legitimate interest (not required for national authorities)
…
[Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the opponent. For opposition against a request for cancellation, statement explaining the continued commercial reliance on the registered name by an interested person concerned should be provided]
8. Grounds for the opposition
[Tick relevant reason]
The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of designation of origin or geographical indication of agricultural products or with the requirements referred to in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
□
The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of designations of origin or geographical indications of wines or with the requirements referred to in Part II, Title II, Chapter 1, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
□
The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of geographical indication of spirit drinks or with the requirements referred to in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) 2019/787
□
Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (the name proposed for registration is generic)
□
Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (name wholly or partially homonymous)
□
Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (existing trade mark)
□
For designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 48(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (plant variety or animal breed)
□
The registration of the proposed geographical indication would jeopardise the existence of a wholly or partially identical name or of a trade mark or the existence of products which have been legally on the market for at least 5 years preceding the date of the publication of the information provided for in Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
□
9. Details of opposition
…
[State substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including the details of facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition. Supporting document may be provided.]
10. List of supporting documents
…
[If none, leave blank]
11. Consent in view of allowing appropriate consultations with the applicant
Consent is given for the Commission to forward personal data that may be contained in the opposition.
[Tick the box to give consent]
The opposition shall be signed and dated.
ANNEX III
NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION PROCEDURE
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
(Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product
…
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication]
Reference number: …
Date of OJ publication: …
5. Name of the opponent(s)
…
[Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country]
6. Result of consultations
6.1. Agreement was reached with the following opponent(s)
…
[Include copies of letters showing agreement and all the factors that enabled the agreement (Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations]
6.2. Agreement was not reached with the following opponent(s)
…
[Include the information indicated in Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations]
7. Product specification and single document
7.1. The product specification has been modified
Yes□
No□
[If ‘Yes’, include description of modifications and the electronic reference to the modified product specification. If the reference published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 was not electronic, the modified product specification shall be enclosed.]
7.2. The single document has been modified
Yes□
No□
[If ‘Yes’, include copy of the modified single document]
8. Additional national opposition procedure (only for Member States)
Need to carry out an additional national opposition procedure in accordance with Article 2(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27
Yes□
No□
9. Dated and signed
[Name]
[Department/Organisation]
[Address]
[Telephone +]
[Email address]
ANNEX IV
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A UNION AMENDMENT TO A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product
…
[As registered]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. Third Country to which the geographical area belongs
…
5. Heading in the product specification and in the single document concerned by the amendment(s)
…
[Indicate which headings (number and title of a heading) in the product specification and in the single document are affected by the amendment]
6. Qualification as Union amendment
…
[Provide a statement explaining why the amendment falls under the definition of ‘Union amendment’ as provided for in Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, indicating the exact type of change among those referred to in that Article]
7. Description and reasons for the amendment(s)
…
[Provide a description of and the reasons for each amendment as provided for in Article 10(1), point (e), of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26]
8. Additional information
8.1. This application for approval of a Union amendment contains standard amendment(s) inextricably linked to the Union amendment
|
Yes□ |
No□ |
…
[If yes, please describe]
8.2. This application for approval of Union amendment is consequent to the failure to conclude in one or more Member States the national stage of the procedure for application of a standard amendment of the product specification of a cross-border geographical indication, as referred to in Article 5(10), second subparagraph, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27
Yes□
No□
…
[Please describe]
Annexes
1. The consolidated single document as amended, drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document.
2. The consolidated version of the product specification.
3. The reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification as modified (in accordance with the form set out in Annex I).
4. The name and contact details of the Third Country authority or producer group applicant in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification.
5. Proof that the Union amendment applied for complies with the rules on protection of geographical indications in force in the relevant Third Country.
6. The accompanying documents, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, mutatis mutandis, and power of attorney, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (e), of that Regulation, where appropriate.
ANNEX V
COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT
(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product
…
[As registered]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. Third Country to which the geographical area belongs
…
5. Name of Third Country authorities or producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission
…
6. Qualification as standard amendment
…
[Provide a statement explaining why the amendment falls under the definition of ‘standard amendment’ as provided for in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143]
7. Description of the approved standard amendment(s)
…
[Provide a description of the standard amendment(s). Indicate whether the amendment leads or not to an amendment of the single document.]
Annexes
1. The decision approving the standard amendment in the Third Country.
2. The consolidated single document, as amended, where relevant or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document.
3. The consolidated product specification, as amended.
4. The proof that the amendment is applicable in the Third Country.
5. The contact details of the Third Country authority or of the producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission.
ANNEX VI
COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY AMENDMENT
(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product
…
[As registered]
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. Third Country to which the geographical area belongs
…
5. Name of Third Country authorities or producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission
…
6. Description of the approved temporary amendment(s)
…
[Provide a description of and the specific reasons for the temporary amendment(s) making reference to the formal recognition by the competent authorities of a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events, affecting the supply of raw materials or to the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures]
Annexes
1. The decision approving the temporary amendment in the Third Country.
2. The decision of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances and affecting the supply of raw materials.
3. The proof that the amendment is applicable in the Third Country.
4. The contact details of the Third Country authority or of the producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission.
ANNEX VII
REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
(Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Registered name proposed for cancellation
…
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
agricultural products
wines
spirit drinks
4. The name of the Member State or Third Country, from which the geographical indication originates
…
5. The name of the Member State, Third Country or natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission
…
[Provide the name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country or of the natural or legal person requesting cancellation.]
6. Indicate the name of the natural or legal person that requested the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure
…
[In case of cancellation on the own initiative of the Member State or of the Third Country, leave blank.]
7. For requests made by a Third Country, provide the name of the authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the product specification
…
8. Legitimate interest of the natural or legal person concerned in point 5 or 6 (not required for national authorities)
…
[Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person submitting or requesting cancellation.]
9. Classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
…
10. Type of cancellation and related reasons
The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, for the following reasons:
compliance with the requirements for the product specification can no longer be ensured
…
[Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence justifying the cancellation]
no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least the preceding 7 consecutive years
…
[Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence, justifying the cancellation.]
The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.
Annexes
Contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or of the Third Country referred to in points 5, 6 and 7.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
[Optional: List of the documents sent to support the cancellation request.]
ANNEX VIII
REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
(Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Registered name proposed for cancellation
…
2. Geographical indication type
|
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box] |
PDO□ |
PGI□ |
GI□ |
3. Sector
[Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box]
4. The name of the Member State or Third Country, from which the geographical indication originates
…
5. The name of the Member State or Third Country authority submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission or the indication that the request for cancellation of the registration is submitted to the Commission directly by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name and the name of the agent mandated by the producers to send the request (the obligation to mandate an agent does not apply in case of single producer)
…
[Provide name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country requesting cancellation to the Commission. If the request is directly submitted to the Commission by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name, indicate ‘the producers of’ followed by the name of the product and the words ‘represented by’ followed by the name of the agent sending the request.]
6. In case of request from a Member State, indicate whether the request for cancellation at the national stage of the procedure was made by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name or by the recognised producer group of that product. In this case insert the name of the recognised producer group
Request made by the producers
Request made by the recognised producer group: …
[Provide the name of the recognised producer group, where appropriate]
7. Classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
…
8. Type of cancellation
The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.
Annexes
Contact details of the authority of the Member State, or of the Third Country, or of the recognised producer group, or of the agent representing the producers making the request, referred to in points 6, 7 and 8.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Third Country authority, the declaration that the request for cancellation at the national stage of the procedure was made by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.
For a request of cancellation submitted from a Third Country directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The power of attorney of the agent representing the producers.
A reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.
[Optional: List of the documents sent to support the cancellation request.]
ANNEX IX
OFFICIAL ATTESTATION OR LISTING
of an operator compliant with a product specification of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
|
This document attests that the operator is certified to designate a product as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Geographical Indication (GI) in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 |
|
|
1. |
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) / Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) / Geographical Indication (GI) [PDO/PGI/GI as entered in the register] |
|
2. |
Classification of the product [Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143; Category of the product and further details to be added where relevant (i.e. for operators certified to use the registered name only with reference to certain products covered by the registered name).] |
|
3. |
Operator references [name/business name, contact details and operator number] |
|
4. |
Authority or Control body issuing the attestation or listing [business name and contact details] |
|
5. |
Attestation/listing number |
|
6. |
Business of the operator to which the attestation, or listing, applies [‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling/packaging’, or ‘other (specify)’ – include all that apply] |
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7. |
Date of issue of the attestation or listing or date on which the listing was drawn up [dd.mm.yyyy] |
|
8. |
Signature, seal or mark of the control body or issuing authority |
ANNEX X
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
1. Name(s)
[Insert the name proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification, the registered name]
2. Third Country applying for registration
…
3. Class of product, as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26
…
4. Grounds for registration
4.1. The product
results from a mode of production, processing or composition corresponding to a traditional practice for that product
is produced from raw materials or ingredients that are those traditionally used
[Provide explanation]
4.2. The name of the product
has been traditionally used to refer to the product
identifies the traditional character of the product
[Provide explanation]
5. Description
5.1. Description of the product to which the name under point 1 applies, including its main physical, chemical, microbiological or organoleptic characteristics (Articles 54(1), first subparagraph, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)
…
5.2. Description of the production method that the producers must follow, including, where appropriate, the nature and characteristics of the raw materials or ingredients used, if relevant including the commercial designation of the species involved and its scientific name, and the method by which the product is prepared (Articles 54(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)
…
5.3. Description of the key elements establishing the product’s traditional character (Article 54(1), first subparagraph, point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)
…
6. Labelling requirements
…
[Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank]
Annexes
1. Indication of the name of the applicant producer group in the Third Country, if different from the applicant at Union stage, as referred to in Article 21(2), first subparagraph, of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.
2. Names and addresses of the competent authorities and product certification bodies designated by the Third Country as referred to in Article 21(2), second subparagraph, of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.
3. A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.
ANNEX XI
OPPOSITION
TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
(Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
This is an opposition to the:
Application for registration
Application for approval of the amendment to the product specification
Request for cancellation
Of traditional speciality guaranteed:
1. Name of product
…
[as given in Official Journal (OJ) publication or as registered]
2. Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to
[as given in Official Journal (OJ) publication]
Reference number: …
Date of OJ publication: …
3. Name of the opponent
…
[Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country]
4. Contact details of the opponent
[National authority or Group/organisation/individual: …]
[Name of the contact person: Title: … Full name: … Address: …]
[Telephone: +…]
[Email address: …]
5. Legitimate interest (not required for national authorities)
…
[Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the opponent. For opposition against a request for cancellation, a statement explaining the continued commercial reliance on the registered name by an interested person concerned shall be provided]
6. Grounds for the opposition
[Tick relevant reason]
the proposed traditional speciality guaranteed does not comply with the provisions of Title III, Chapter 2, of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;
□
the registration of the proposed traditional speciality guaranteed would jeopardise the existence of a wholly or partially identical name.
□
7. Details of opposition
…
[State the substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including the details of facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition. Supporting documents may be provided.]
8. List of supporting documents
…
[If none, leave blank.]
9. Consent is given for the Commission to forward personal data that may be contained in the opposition
[Tick the box to give consent]
The opposition shall be signed and dated.
ANNEX XII
NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION PROCEDURE
TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
(Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication or as registered]
…
2. Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to
[As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication]
Reference number:
Date of OJ publication:
3. Name of the opponent(s)
[Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country]
…
4. Result of consultations
4.1. Agreement was reached with the following opponent(s)
[Include copies of letters showing agreement and all the factors that enabled the agreement (Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations.]
…
4.2. Agreement was not reached with the following opponent(s)
[Include the information indicated in Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations.]
…
5. Product specification
The product specification has been amended:
If yes, include a copy of the amended product specification.
…
6. Dated and signed
[Name]
[Department/Organisation]
[Address]
[Telephone: +]
[Email address:]
ANNEX XIII
APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
(Article 66 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Name of product to which the amendment relates
…
[As registered]
2. Third Country from which the application originates
…
3. Headings in the product specification concerned by the amendment(s)
[Indicate which headings (number and title of a heading) in the product specification are affected by the amendment.]
…
4. Description and reasons for the amendment(s)
…
[Provide a description of and the reasons for each amendment as provided for in Article 66(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 28(1), point (c), of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26]
Annexes
1. The consolidated version of the product specification as amended, drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex X to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.
2. The name and contact details of the Third Country authority or producer group applicant in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of an amendment to the product specification.
3. The name of the applicant producer group in the Third Country initiating the procedure in the Third Country, if different from the applicant at Union stage.
4. The accompanying documents, as referred to in Article 21(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, mutatis mutandis, where appropriate.
ANNEX XIV
REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
(Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Registered name proposed for cancellation
…
2. The name of the Member State, Third Country or natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country submitting the request for the cancellation to the Commission
…
[Provide name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country or of the natural or legal person requesting cancellation.]
3. Indicate the name of the natural or legal person that requested the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure
…
[In case of cancellation on the own initiative of the Member State or of the Third Country leave blank.]
…
4. For requests made by a Third Country, please provide the name of the authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the product specification
…
5. Legitimate interest of the producer group or natural or legal person concerned in point 2 and 3 (not required for national authorities)
…
[Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the producer group or natural or legal person submitting or requesting cancellation.]
6. Class of product, as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26
…
7. Type of cancellation and related reasons
The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 for the following reasons:
compliance with the requirements for the product specification can no longer be ensured
[Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence justifying the cancellation]
no product has been placed on the market under the traditional speciality guaranteed for at least the preceding 7 consecutive years
[Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence justifying the cancellation]
The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.
Annexes
Contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or of the Third Country referred to in points 2, 3 and 4.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
[Optional: List of the documents sent to support the request for cancellation.]
ANNEX XV
REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
(Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)
1. Registered name proposed for cancellation
…
2. The name of the Member State or Third Country authority submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission or the indication that the request for cancellation of the registration is submitted to the Commission directly by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name and the name of the agent mandated by the producers to send the request
…
[Provide name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country requesting cancellation to the Commission. If the request is directly submitted to the Commission by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name, indicate ‘the producers of’ followed by the name of the product and the words ‘represented by’ followed by the name of the agent sending the request.]
…
3. Class of product, as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26
…
4. Type of cancellation and related reasons
The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
…
[Provide the reasons for cancellation for information purpose]
The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.
Annexes
Contact details of the authority of the Member State or of the Third Country or of the agent representing the producers making the request, referred to in points 3 and 4.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
For a request of cancellation submitted by a Third Country authority, the declaration that the request for cancellation at the national stage of the procedure was made by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.
For a request of cancellation submitted from a Third Country directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name:
The power of attorney of the agent representing the producers.
A reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.
[Optional: List of the documents sent to support the request for cancellation.]
ANNEX XVI
OFFICIAL ATTESTATION OR LISTING
of an operator compliant with a product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) pursuant to Article 77(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
|
This document attests that the operator is certified to designate a product as traditional speciality guaranteed protected in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 |
|
|
1. |
Traditional speciality guaranteed [TSG as entered in the register] |
|
2. |
Class of product (as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26) … |
|
3. |
Operator references [business name, contact details and producer number] |
|
4. |
Authority or control body issuing the attestation or listing [name/business name and contact details] |
|
5. |
Attestation/listing number … |
|
6. |
Business of the producer or processor to which the attestation, or listing, applies [‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling/packaging’, or ‘other (specify)’ – include all that apply] |
|
7. |
Date of issue of the attestation or listing or date on which the listing was drawn up [dd.mm.yyyy] |
|
8. |
Signature, seal or mark of the control body or issuing authority |
ANNEX XVII
REPRODUCTION OF THE UNION SYMBOLS AND INDICATIONS FOR PROTECTED DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN (PDO), PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS (PGI) and TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED (TSG)
1. Union symbols in colour
When used in colours, direct colours (Pantone) or four-colour process may be used. The reference colours are indicated below.
Union symbols in Pantone:
Union symbols in four-colour process:
Contrast with background colours:
If a symbol is used in colour on a coloured background, which makes it difficult to see, a delimiting outer circle around the symbol should be used to improve contrast with the background:
2. Union symbols in black and white
Use of the symbols in black and white is allowed only when black and white are the only ink colours used on the package.
When used in black and white, Union symbols are reproduced as follows:
Union symbols in black and white in negative:
If the background of the packaging or labelling is dark, the symbols may be used in negative format as follows:
3. Typography
Times Roman capitals must be used for the text.
4. Reduction
The minimum size of the Union symbols is 15 mm in diameter. However, it may be reduced to 10 mm in diameter in case of small packages or products.
5. ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union
Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |
BG | защитено наименование за произход | ЗНП |
ES | denominación de origen protegida | DOP |
CS | chráněné označení původu | CHOP |
DA | beskyttet oprindelsesbetegnelse | BOB |
DE | geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung | g.U. |
ET | kaitstud päritolunimetus | KPN |
EL | προστατευόμενη ονομασία προέλευσης | ΠΟΠ |
EN | protected designation of origin | PDO |
FR | appellation d’origine protégée | AOP |
GA | ainmniúchán tionscnaimh faoi chosaint |ATFC|
HR | zaštićena oznaka izvornosti | ZOI |
IT | denominazione d’origine protetta | DOP |
LV | aizsargāts cilmes vietas nosaukums | ACVN |
LT | saugoma kilmės vietos nuoroda | SKVN |
HU | oltalom alatt álló eredetmegjelölés | OEM |
MT | denominazzjoni ta’ oriġini protetta | DOP |
NL | beschermde oorsprongsbenaming | BOB |
PL | chroniona nazwa pochodzenia | CHNP |
PT | denominação de origem protegida | DOP |
RO | denumire de origine protejată | DOP |
SK | chránené označenie pôvodu | CHOP |
SL | zaščitena označba porekla | ZOP |
FI | suojattu alkuperänimitys | SAN |
SV | skyddad ursprungsbeteckning | SUB |
6. ‘Protected Geographical Indication’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union
Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |
BG | защитено географско указание | ЗГУ |
ES | indicación geográfica protegida | IGP |
CS | chráněné zeměpisné označení | CHZO |
DA | beskyttet geografisk betegnelse | BGB |
DE | geschützte geografische Angabe | g.g.A. |
ET | kaitstud geograafiline tähis | KGT |
EL | προστατευόμενη γεωγραφική ένδειξη | ΠΓΕ |
EN | protected geographical indication | PGI |
FR | indication géographique protégée | IGP |
GA | tásc geografach faoi chosaint |TGFC|
HR | zaštićena oznaka zemljopisnog podrijetla | ZOZP |
IT | indicazione geografica protetta | IGP |
LV | aizsargāta ģeogrāfiskās izcelsmes norāde | AĢIN |
LT | saugoma geografinė nuoroda | SGN |
HU | oltalom alatt álló földrajzi jelzés | OFJ |
MT | indikazzjoni ġeografika protetta | IĠP |
NL | beschermde geografische aanduiding | BGA |
PL | chronione oznaczenie geograficzne | CHOG |
PT | indicação geográfica protegida | IGP |
RO | indicație geografică protejată | IGP |
SK | chránené zemepisné označenie | CHZO |
SL | zaščitena geografska označba | ZGO |
FI | suojattu maantieteellinen merkintä | SMM |
SV | skyddad geografisk beteckning | SGB |
7. ‘Traditional Speciality Guaranteed’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union
Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |
BG | храна с традиционно специфичен характер | ХТСХ |
ES | especialidad tradicional garantizada | ETG |
CS | zaručená tradiční specialita | ZTS |
DA | garanteret traditionel specialitet | GTS |
DE | garantiert traditionelle Spezialität | g.t.S. |
ET | garanteeritud traditsiooniline toode | GTT |
EL | εγγυημένο παραδοσιακό ιδιότυπο προϊόν | Ε Π Ι Π |
EN | traditional speciality guaranteed | TSG |
FR | spécialité traditionnelle garantie | STG |
GA | sainearra traidisiúnta faoi ráthaíocht | STR |
HR | zajamčeno tradicionalni specijalitet | ZTS |
IT | specialità tradizionale garantita | STG |
LV | garantētu tradicionālo īpatnību produkts | GTĪP |
LT | garantuotas tradicinis gaminys | GTG |
HU | hagyományos különleges termék | HKT |
MT | speċjalità tradizzjonali garantita | STG |
NL | gegarandeerde traditionele specialiteit | GTS |
PL | gwarantowana tradycyjna specjalność | GTS |
PT | especialidade tradicional garantida | ETG |
RO | specialitate tradițională garantată | STG |
SK | zaručená tradičná špecialita | ZTŠ |
SL | zajamčena tradicionalna posebnost | ZTP |
FI | aito perinteinen tuote | APT |
SV | garanterad traditionell specialitet | GTS |
ANNEX XVIII
CLASSIFICATION OF PRODUCTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED
1. Agricultural products intended for human consumption, listed in Annex I to the Treaty
2. Foodstuffs and agricultural products referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
( 1 ) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1987/2658/oj).
( 2 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 of 30 October 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council with rules concerning the registration and the protection of geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (OJ L, 2025/27, 15.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/27/oj).
( *1 ) Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/625/oj).’;
( *2 ) Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787 and (EU) 2019/1753 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 (OJ L, 2024/1143, 23.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1143/oj).’;
( 3 ) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation (OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2019/33/oj).