The European Commission has approved the addition of 'Bœuf traditionnel de race Normande', 'Safranbolu Safranı', and 'Limburgse vlaai' to the register of traditional specialties guaranteed (GTS), Protected Designations of Origin (PDO), and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) respectively. These designations, which protect traditional production methods and recipes, will join the list of 1,683 agricultural products already protected in the EU. The 'Limburgse vlaai', a popular tart from the Dutch province of Limburg, has gained recognition beyond its region, largely due to tourism.