Council Regulation (EC) No. 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed. Country/Territory Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Certification Food quality control/food safety Registration Agricultural commodities Beverages Condiments/herbs/spices Abstract This Regulation lays down the rules under which a traditional speciality guaranteed may be recognized for the following foodstuffs and agricultural products for human consumption: beer; chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; bread; pasta; prepared condiment sauces; beverages made from plant extracts. In accordance with article 3, the European Community Commission shall keep a register of the traditional specialities guaranteed recognized throughout the Community under this Regulation. The name of a plant variety or breed of animal may form part of the name of a traditional speciality guaranteed, provided that it is not misleading as regards the nature of the product. The provisions of this Regulation apply without any prejudice to Community rules or those of the Member States governing intellectual property, particularly those concerning geographical indications and trademarks. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Repeals Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2082/92 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs. Legislation | 1992 Keyword: Certification, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1216/2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed. Legislation | 2007 Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Condiments/herbs/spices, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance by the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on conditions and proceedings of authorization of private inspection bodies under the Foodstuff Speciality Act and Trademark Act. Legislation | Germany | 2000 Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agriculture Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2008 Keyword: Agricultural development, Basic legislation, Consumer protection, Farming, Genetic resources, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Internal trade, International trade, Food security, Textile plants/fibres, Floriculture Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Traditional Specialities Guaranteed) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 379 of 2010). Legislation | Ireland | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act (SFS 2009:1424) on the control of protected designations of agricultural products and foodstuffs. Legislation | Sweden | 2009 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Arrêté ministériel concernant la conversion de noms enregistrés en tant que spécialité traditionnelle garantie en vertu de l'article 26 du règlement (UE) no. 1151/2012 du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 21 novembre 2012 relatif aux systèmes de qualité applicables aux produits agricoles et aux denrées alimentaires. Legislation | Belgium | 2015 Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Condiments/herbs/spices Source: FAO, FAOLEX