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

Abstract

This Regulation establishes a framework of Community rules on a system of protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products intended for human consumption and foodstuffs. However, wine products and spirit drinks are excluded from the application. To be eligible for a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, an agricultural product or foodstuff shall comply with a product specification. Detailed provisions regulate the registration procedure.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | 1992

Keyword: Certification, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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.

Legislation | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, 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 (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

Decree on the national procedure for the registration of protected geographical indications and designations of origin, pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1069/2007 - Procedimiento para la tramitación de las solicitudes de inscripción en el Registro comunitario de las denominaciones de origen protegidas y de las indicaciones geográficas protegidas.

Legislation | Spain | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

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

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nordrhein-Westfalen Checkpoints Authorization Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

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

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 417/2008 amending Annexes I and II to Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | 2008

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Packaging/labelling, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX