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.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The first version of this Decree entered into force on 1 August 2009. The consolidated version entered into force on 1 July 2013.

Abstract

The provisions of this Decree must be applied to: the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products, foodstuffs and spirit drinks (hereafter: products); the control of these products and of the use of geographical indications. This Decree does not apply to wine and other wine products, except for wine vinegar. Article 2 establishes the Hungarian Council for Origin Protection, which is a consultative body of the Ministry of Rural Development and has proposal-making power during any administrative procedure related to geographical indications. The controlling authority is the Central Agricultural Office and its territorial offices. Articles 12 and 13 provide for offences and sanctions (penalties). Article 14 sets forth provisions on reporting obligations of producers to the Office, and of the Office to the Ministry. The Ministry keeps the register of products bearing geographical indication and publishes the list of such products on its website.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

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 | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1576/89.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Beverages, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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