Bulgarian white brine cheese has a protected designation of origin

Published 2023년 7월 31일

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The European Commission has recognized "Bulgarian white brine cheese" as a Protected Designation of Origin, following the registration of Bulgarian yogurt. The designation is given to names with widespread popularity and international authority, and the cheese can only be produced in the defined geographical area of the Republic of Bulgaria using milk from the region. Producers who meet the approved product specifications can now use the registered name and designation, as well as enjoy protection against misuse of the name.

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"Bulgarian white brine cheese" has been recognized by the European Commission as a Protected Designation of Origin. Bulgarian yogurt has a Protected Designation of Origin This happened with the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1571 of the Commission for the entry of a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ("Bulgarian white brine cheese/Bulgarsko byalo salamureno sirene" (PDO)) in the Official Gazette of the EU, number L 192 of 31.07.2023 The initiative to register the name again belongs to the producer group "Bulgarian Traditional Dairy Products Association". The application for registration was sent by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) to the EC in February 2021. This is the third native geographical indication, after PGI "Bulgarian rose butter" and PDO "Bulgarian yogurt", which contains the name of the country in itself. Recognition is granted in exceptional cases for names with widespread ...

Source: Agri