Law on designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional specialties of agricultural and food products. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Certification Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Consumer protection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law regulates: the procedure for the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs on Croatian territory; the procedure for the protection of traditional specialty food products on the Croatian territory; the application process for registration and designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the European Union; the application process for registration as traditional specialty food products in the European Union; the procedure for official controls and certification procedures related to the compliance with the specifications of the product. Full text Croatian Website www.cadial.hidra.hr References - Legislation Repeals Law on Designations of Origin, Geographical Indications and Traditional Reputation of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs. Legislation | Croatia | 2008 Keyword: Certification, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation on traditional specialties of agricultural and food products. Legislation | Croatia | 2012 Keyword: Registration, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs. Legislation | Croatia | 2012 Keyword: Registration, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Consumer protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX