Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1898/2006 laying down detailed rules of implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Certification Agricultural commodities Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation lays down detailed rules to implement Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006, which sets forth the legal framework concerning the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. Specific provisions define the registration procedure for agricultural products or foodstuffs. Further provisions regard packaging and labelling.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

European Communities (Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 704 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Fraud/deceit/adulteration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Decree No. 158 of 2009 (VII. 30.) Korm. regarding the application for the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products, foodstuffs and spirit drinks, and the control of these products.

Legislation | Hungary | 2009 (2013)

Keyword: Certification, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Offences/penalties, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XI of 1997 on the protection of trademarks and geographical indications.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX