Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 of 30 October 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards registrations, amendments, cancellations, enforcement of the protection, labelling and communication in respect of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 as regards geographical indications in the wine sector, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236

• CELEX: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26
• Articles: 58

Article 1 Subject matter

This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 as regards:

(a)

procedures for application for registration, for approval of Union amendments, for communication of standard amendments, for cancellation of registrations, for the management of the Union register of geographical indications, and the establishment of a system of attestation of compliance for geographical indications;

(b)

procedures for application for registration, for approval of amendments, for cancellation of registrations, for the management of the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed, and the establishment of a system of attestation of compliance for traditional specialities guaranteed;

(c)

labelling and communications for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed.

Article 2 Applications for registration at Union stage

1.   The single document, the accompanying documentation, the declaration by the Member State confirming that the application meets the conditions for registration, any transitional period granted or proposed by the national authorities following the national examination and opposition procedure, information on the related admissible opposition, and the electronic publication reference to the up-to-date specification, referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall be drawn up in accordance with the forms made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of that Regulation.

Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.

2.   Where an application for registration relates to a geographical area outside of the Union, the single document and the reference to the publication in the third country of the product specification shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex I for each agricultural sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks). The product specification, the accompanying documentation, the legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in the country of origin, as well as the power of attorney, where applicable, referred to in Article 13(2), points (a), (c), (d) and (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, respectively, shall be communicated without using a specific template. Documents under this paragraph shall be communicated to the Commission in a format allowing word processing. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.   A joint application for registration shall, in addition to the elements referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this Article, contain the elements referred to in Article 13(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Article 3 Formal check of the application for registration at Union stage

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if an application for registration is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 10(6), Article 13(4) and Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

2.   An application for registration of a geographical indication concerning a product originating in the Union shall be considered complete if it includes all the elements required for an application in accordance with Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and complies with Article 2(1) of this Regulation.

3.   An application for registration of a geographical indication concerning a product originating in a third country shall be considered complete if it includes all the elements required for an application in accordance with Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and complies with Article 2(2) of this Regulation.

4.   The single document shall be considered complete if it includes all the information required in Article 50(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or Article 95 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 for agricultural products, wine and spirit drinks, respectively.

5.   An application successfully submitted via the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 35 shall be deemed to fulfil the requirements of the formal check referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

6.   An application submitted via electronic mail failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the applicant accordingly.

Article 4 Presentation of the single document

1.   The single document of geographical indications for agricultural products and spirit drinks shall be concise and not exceed 2 500 words. For geographical indications for wine it shall not exceed 5 000 words. Those thresholds may be exceeded in duly justified cases. The single document shall indicate the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 for all sectors.

2.   Where the single document includes specific requirements on packaging and labelling or other applicable requirements, provided for by the product specification, any restriction resulting from those requirements shall be accompanied by a summary of the product-specific justification contained in the correspondent product specification.

3.   Member States, third countries authorities or producer groups established or resident in a third country shall ensure that the single document is a faithful summary of the product specification and that there is no substantial divergence between them. Where an inconsistency is found after the registration of the geographical indication, the Member State, third country or the producer group established or resident in a third country that submitted the application shall take the necessary measures to remedy that inconsistency.

4.   Names of natural or legal persons that are included in the single document shall be published.

Article 5 Publication of a single document for information

In respect of the geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union , the Commission shall, at the request of a Member State, publish a single document submitted by that Member State in the  Official Journal of the European Union for information. That publication shall be accompanied by the reference to the publication of the product specification.

Article 6 Definition of the geographical area

The geographical area referred to in Article 49(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, Article 94(1), point (f), of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Article 22(1), point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 shall be defined in a precise way that presents no ambiguities, referring as far as possible to physical or administrative boundaries. Maps may be added to the application.

Article 7 Description of several distinct products

Where the application for registration of a name or approval of an amendment describes two or more distinct products which are entitled to use that name, compliance with the requirements for registration shall be shown separately for each such product.

For the purposes of this Article, ‘distinct products’ mean products that, although using the same registered name, are differentiated when placed on the market or considered as different products by consumers. It may also refer to agricultural products covered by different classifications under the Combined Nomenclature referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87  ( 11 ) or to wines and spirit drinks covered by different categories listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, respectively.

Article 8 Changes to the product specification in the course of the application procedure

1.   If, following the exchanges referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 between the Commission and the Member State concerned, changes are made to the product specification, the Member State shall update the single document and ensure that the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification leads to its updated version.

2.   If the Member State considers that the changes to the product specification are substantial, thus affecting interests that had not been considered in the national opposition procedure carried out in accordance with Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, those changes shall be subject to an additional national opposition procedure. In that additional national opposition procedure, the Member State shall ensure that any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest and who is established or resident in the territory of the Member State in question is allowed to submit an opposition before the updated version of the single document, adapted to the updated product specification, is communicated to the Commission.

3.   If, following the exchanges referred to in paragraph 1, changes to the product specification are required for an application concerning a geographical indication originating in a third country, the third country applicant shall update the single document and the product specification and communicate those changes to the Commission.

Article 9 Presentation of oppositions and of notifications of results of consultations

1.   An opposition, as referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:

(a)

the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to which the opposition relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and the sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;

(c)

a statement formally signifying the opposition to the registration of that name;

(d)

the name and contact details of the Member State authority or of the third country authority or of the natural or legal person submitting the opposition;

(e)

a description of the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person that submitted the opposition; this requirement shall not apply to national authorities;

(f)

an indication of the grounds for opposition, as referred to in Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(g)

substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including details of the facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition;

(h)

authorisation to the Commission to transmit any personal data that may be contained in the opposition.

The opposition may be accompanied by supporting documents, where relevant.

An opposition shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex II.

2.   The notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:

(a)

the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, to which the opposition relates;

(b)

the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;

(c)

the name of the opponent or opponents;

(d)

the result of consultations;

(e)

indication whether the single document or product specification has been modified and a description of such modifications;

(f)

indication whether the applicant Member State considers necessary to carry out an additional national opposition procedure in accordance with Article 2(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27  ( 12 ) .

If the product specification has been amended, the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall lead to the updated product specification. If the reference published in accordance with that Article was not an electronic one, the amended product specification shall be enclosed.

If the single document has been modified, the modified single document shall be joined to the notification.

The notification of end of consultations following the opposition procedure shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 10 Applications for approval of Union amendments to a product specification

1.   An application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification referred to in Article 24(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:

(a)

the protected name to which the amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and the sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;

(c)

the headings in the product specification and in the single document relating to the matters affected by each of the amendments proposed;

(d)

an explanation that each of the amendments proposed falls under the definition of a Union amendment as provided for in Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(e)

a description of and the reasons for each of the amendments proposed;

(f)

indication of any standard amendments inextricably linked to the Union amendments, in accordance with Article 6(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;

(g)

indication whether it is an application following the failure to submit a joint standard amendment, in accordance with Article 5(10), second subparagraph, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27.

2.   Where the application is made by a Member State, it shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

the consolidated version of the single document published in the national stage of the procedure or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document published in the national stage of the procedure;

(b)

the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(c)

the electronic reference to the publication of the consolidated product specification as amended; Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.

3.   Where the application is made by a third country or a producer group established or resident in a third country, it shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

the consolidated version of the single document or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document;

(b)

the consolidated version of the product specification;

(c)

the reference to the publication of the consolidated version of the product specification in the third country;

(d)

proof that the requested amendment complies with the rules on protection of geographical indications in force in that third country;

(e)

a power of attorney, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, where appropriate.

4.   The Commission shall receive separately and shall not publish as part of the application:

(a)

the name and contact details of the Member State or third country authority or producer group which applied in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment of the product specification;

(b)

the name and contact details of the producer group which initiated the national stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment of the product specification, indicating whether it is a producer group in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 or a recognised producer group in accordance with Article 33 of that Regulation;

(c)

any accompanying documentation, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (b), or Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, as appropriate.

5.   Member States, third countries and producer groups established or resident in a third country shall ensure consistency between the application for approval of a Union amendment and the consolidated product specification and that there is no substantial divergence between them. The amendments listed in the application for approval of a Union amendment shall correspond to the amendments effectively made to the product specification. Where an inconsistency is found after the approval of a Union amendment, the Member State, third country or applicant producer group that submitted the application shall adopt the necessary measures to remedy that inconsistency.

6.   An application for approval of a Union amendment shall be concise. The application, including the single document, shall not exceed 5 000 words for geographical indications for agricultural products and spirit drinks and 7 500 words for geographical indications for wine, except in duly justified cases.

7.   An application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification from a Member State shall be drawn up in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Applicants from third countries shall use the form set out in Annex IV to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into that digital system.

8.   For the purposes of Article 24(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, in conjunction with Article 15(4) of that Regulation, in addition to the documents and information referred thereto, as amended, the Commission shall publish in the  Official Journal of the European Union , the application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification.

Article 11 Formal check of applications for approval of Union amendments

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 10(6), Article 13(4) and Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

An application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification shall be considered complete if it includes all the elements referred to in Article 10(1) to (4), where appropriate, and complies with Article 10(7).

2.   An application successfully submitted via the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 35 shall be deemed to fulfil the requirements of the formal check referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

3.   An application submitted via electronic mail failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the applicant accordingly.

Article 12 Communication of approval of a standard amendment

1.   The communication of an approved standard amendment to the product specification, referred to in Article 5 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, shall contain:

(a)

the protected name to which the standard amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;

(c)

the name of the Member State or third country authorities or producer group established or resident in a third country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission;

(d)

an explanation that the amendment falls under the definition of a standard amendment as provided for in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(e)

description of the approved amendment, indicating whether the amendment leads to an amendment to the single document.

The contact details of the producer groups and of the authorities of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such producer groups and authorities shall not be published as part of the communication. Their names, however, shall be published.

2.   Where the communication is made by a Member State, it shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

the national decision approving the standard amendment as published, as referred to in Article 4(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;

(b)

a declaration by the Member State confirming that the approval and the communication of the standard amendment meets the conditions for approval of a standard amendment under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and the provisions adopted pursuant thereto;

(c)

where relevant, the consolidated version of the single document, as amended, published at national level or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document to be published at Union level for information;

(d)

the electronic reference to the publication of the consolidated product specification at national level, as amended. Member States may provide a copy of the product specification in addition to the electronic reference to its publication.

3.   Communications of approval of a standard amendment concerning products originating in third countries shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

the decision approving the standard amendment in the third country, as referred to in Article 5(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27;

(b)

where relevant, the consolidated single document as amended or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document;

(c)

the consolidated version of the amended product specification;

(d)

proof that the amendment is applicable in the third country.

4.   A communication of an approved standard amendment by a Member State shall be drawn up in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

5.   For communications from third countries, the form set out in Annex V shall be used. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Article 13 Communication of approval of a temporary amendment

1.   The communication of an approved temporary amendment to the product specification, referred to in Article 7(2) and (5) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, shall contain:

(a)

the protected name to which the temporary amendment relates, with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the Member State or third country to which the geographical area belongs;

(c)

the name of the Member State or third country authorities or producer group established or resident in a third country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission;

(d)

a description of the approved temporary amendment together with the reasons supporting it, as referred to in Article 7(2) and (5) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27.

The contact details of the producer group and of the authorities of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such producer groups and authorities shall not be published as part of the communication. Their names, however, shall be published.

2.   Where the communication is made by a Member State, it shall include:

(a)

the declaration confirming that the approval and the communication of the temporary amendment meets the conditions for approval of a temporary amendment under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and the provisions adopted pursuant thereto;

(b)

the national decision approving the temporary amendment as published at national level;

(c)

the decision or act of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events, affecting the supply of raw materials or the respective electronic reference to the publication at national level.

3.   Communications of approval of a temporary amendment concerning products originating in third countries shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

the decision approving the temporary amendment taken in the third country;

(b)

the decision or act of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events affecting the supply of raw materials, as published at national level;

(c)

proof that the amendment is applicable in the third country.

4.   A communication of an approved temporary amendment by a Member State shall be drawn up in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

5.   For communications from third countries the form set out in Annex VI to this Regulation shall be used. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Article 14 Cancellation

1.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:

(a)

the registered name proposed for cancellation with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the name of the Member State or third country from which the geographical indication concerned by the cancellation originates;

(c)

the name of the Member State, third country, or natural or legal person established or resident in the third country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission;

(d)

the name of the natural or legal person requesting the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure, if any;

(e)

for requests from third countries, the name of the authorities, or bodies, verifying compliance with the requirements of the product specification;

(f)

a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal persons referred to in points (c) and (d);

(g)

the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(h)

indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 25(1), points (a) or (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(i)

explanations and reasons for cancellation;

(j)

for a request for cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

The contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or third country referred to in the first subparagraph, points (c), (d) and (e), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of those persons authorities or bodies shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.

2.   A request for cancellation of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex VII to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.   Member States may start the national stage of the cancellation procedure on their own initiative. In that case, the information referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, points (d) and (f), may be omitted.

4.   In case of cancellation on the Commission’s own initiative, the procedure shall start directly at the Union stage. The Commission shall publish for opposition, in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, its own proposal of cancellation, which shall contain the elements referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, mutatis mutandis .

5.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication on the initiative of the producers of the product marketed under the registered name, pursuant to Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall be submitted by an agent mandated by the producers, except in the case of a single producer.

6.   A request for cancellation pursuant to Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 submitted to the Commission shall contain:

(a)

the registered name proposed for cancellation with the indication of the type of geographical indication and sector (agricultural products, wines or spirit drinks);

(b)

the name of the Member State or third country from which the geographical indication concerned by the cancellation originates;

(c)

an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(d)

in case of a request submitted by a Member State to the Commission, the name of the Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, an indication whether the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name or by the recognised producer group of that product and, in the latter case, the name of the recognised producer group;

(e)

in case of a request submitted by a third country authority to the Commission, the name of the third country authority and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;

(f)

in case of a request submitted directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name established or resident in the third country, the name of the agent mandated by the producers making the request, its power of attorney and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;

(g)

the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

The contact details of the authority of the Member State or third country or recognised producer group or of the agent representing the producers, referred to in the first subparagraph, points (d), (e) and (f), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such authorities, producer groups and agents shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.

7.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex VIII to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

8.   The information to be published pursuant to Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain the duly completed request for a cancellation as referred to in paragraph 1 or 6 of this Article.

Article 15 Formal check of requests of cancellation

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if a request of cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 10(6), Article 13(4) and Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication shall be considered complete when it includes all the elements referred to in Article 14(1) or (6) and complies with Article 14(2) or (7).

2.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a geographical indication failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the requesting entity accordingly.

Article 16 Union register of geographical indications

1.   The Union register of geographical indications referred to in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be established as a digital solution allowing the technical storage of and public access to all entries concerning geographical indications, including applications for registration, for Union amendment and for cancellation, rejections, publications for opposition, registrations, approvals of Union amendments, publications of standard and temporary amendments, and cancellations. The Commission shall be the owner of that Union register. The digital solution shall be hosted and managed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘EUIPO’), in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. The Commission shall make available the relevant data to EUIPO. The Union register shall be available in all the official languages of the Union.

2.   The following data shall be recorded in the register referred to in paragraph 1 as appropriate:

(a)

the registered name or names of the product, including their transcriptions or transliterations in Latin characters, where applicable. Multiple names, transcriptions and transliterations shall be recorded as alternative names, separated by a space, a forward slash and a second space;

(b)

the sector to which the product belongs (wine, spirit drink or agricultural product);

(c)

the classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(d)

the date of the submission of the application to the Commission;

(e)

the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(f)

electronic reference to the publication of the application in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(g)

the date of registration;

(h)

electronic reference to the instrument registering the name in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(i)

information that the name is registered as a protected designation of origin or as a protected geographical indication (for wines and agricultural products) or as geographical indication (for spirit drinks);

(j)

indication of the country or countries of origin;

(k)

the file number;

(l)

name and address and, where available, any other contact information of the recognised producer group, where applicable;

(m)

names and addresses of the control authorities in case of geographical indication originating in a third country.

3.   In accordance with paragraph 2, point (f), the following data shall be recorded:

(a)

in case of agricultural products and wines:

(i)

where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a Member State, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification in the Member State, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(2) of this Regulation;

(ii)

where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a third country, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and an electronic reference to the product specification, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(3) of this Regulation;

(iii)

for geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union , an electronic reference to the summary sheet, single document or equivalent document, and to the product specification or the technical file, or an electronic reference to the product specification or the technical file as appropriate;

(b)

in case of spirit drinks:

(i)

where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a Member State, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and the electronic reference to the publication of the product specification in the Member State, as referred to in Article 13(1), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, Article 8(2) of this Regulation;

(ii)

where the defined geographical area falls within the territory of a third country, the electronic reference to the publication of the single document in the Official Journal of the European Union and an electronic reference to the product specification, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, or, if it has been changed in the course of the procedure, to the product specification referred to in Article 8(3) of this Regulation;

(iii)

for geographical indications for which a single document has never been published in the Official Journal of the European Union , an electronic reference to the main specifications of the technical file and to the technical file or an electronic reference to the technical file, as appropriate.

4.   With reference to paragraph 2, point (h), in the absence of a specific instrument registering the name, the following data shall be recorded:

(a)

in case of wine protected under Article 107 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the reference to that Article and the electronic reference to the publication of that Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(b)

in case of spirit drinks protected under Article 37 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787, the reference to that Article and the electronic reference to the publication of that Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union .

5.   Where the Commission approves a Union amendment to a product specification or receives a communication of an approved, or annulled, standard amendment to a product specification, data concerning the amendment shall be recorded following the list in paragraphs 2 and 3, as appropriate, with effect from the date on which the amendment, or annulation thereof, is applicable in the Union. Electronic references to the publication of communications of standard amendments shall be recorded. Electronic reference leading to the communications of a temporary amendment shall be recorded to make those communications public.

6.   The extract from the Union register of geographical indications shall include data referred to in paragraph 2, points (a) to (e), and points (g) to (l).

7.   Where the registration of a geographical indication has been cancelled, the Union register of geographical indications shall show the name as cancelled from the date on which the relevant implementing act takes effect. That register shall maintain a record of the cancellation, including the electronic reference to the decision of cancellation.

8.   Where the Commission receives an application for registration or for approval of a Union amendment, or a request of cancellation the name, file number, classification of the product, country of origin, application type, date and status of the received application or request shall be recorded in the Union register of geographical indications. The date of publication and the electronic reference to that publication shall be also recorded once the application is published in the Official Journal of the European Union . The Union register of geographical indications shall keep record of the decision of rejection of applications, including the electronic reference to the decision of rejection.

9.   The data referred to in paragraphs 2 to 5, 7 and 8 of this Article shall remain in the Union register of geographical indications. Member States shall be responsible for keeping the electronic reference to the product specification referred to in Article 13(1), point (e), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 active and properly functioning as long as the geographical indication remains protected. The electronic reference shall lead directly to the updated version of the individual product specification. It shall not lead to intermediate pages or hyperlinks.

Article 17 Attestation of compliance

1.   If a Member State applies a system of attestations, as referred to in Article 45(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the attestation certifying compliance with the product specification referred to in that Article may be in electronic form and may be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download the attestation. That attestation shall state its date of issue and shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.

If a Member State applies a system of lists of approved operators, as referred to in Article 45(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the extract of the list (listing) referred to in that Article shall be in electronic form and shall be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download an official extract of the corresponding listing. The listing shall state the date on which it was drawn up. The listing shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.

2.   The attestation and the listing shall contain at least the following data:

(a)

the name of the geographical indication;

(b)

a serial identification number identifying the operator within the system;

(c)

the name and contact details of the operator;

(d)

the name and contact details of the delegated body or of the natural person to which certain official control tasks have been delegated or of the authority responsible for the listing;

(e)

the business of the operator to which the attestation or listing applies, being ‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling (packaging)’, and/or ‘other’ (to be specified by the authority issuing the attestation);

(f)

the date of issue of the attestation or the date on which the listing was drawn up;

(g)

the signature, seal or mark of the delegated body or the authority responsible for the listing, which may be electronic;

(h)

the classification of the product as referred to in the Union register of geographical indications.

3.   For the purposes of facilitating free circulation within the Union, authorities and bodies issuing the attestation and the listing referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may use the form set out in Annex IX.

4.   For products produced in third countries, an operator whose product designated by the registered geographical indication is imported into the Union shall make available to the importer of the product in the Union, at its request, a proof of certification as an operator of a product designated by that geographical indication, as provided by the national control authority or the certification body of that third country.

The proof of certification referred to in the first subparagraph may consist in an attestation or in a listing of authorised operators and may be provided directly by that national control authority or certification body. The proof of certification may be in paper or electronic form. It shall be in, or accompanied by, a translation into an official language of the Union and in characters that may be easily understood in the Member States where the product is marketed. It shall not have expired, in accordance with the third country national law, on the date on which it is made available to the importer.

5.   The proof of certification referred to in paragraph 4 shall be made available by the importer on request to customs authorities or other authorities in the Union engaged in verifying the use of geographical indications on goods declared for free circulation or placed on the Union market. The importer may make the proof of certification available to the public or to any person who requests proof of certification in the course of business.

Article 18 Specific rules for the description of the product

The single document for an application for registration of a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication referred to in Article 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall identify the product by using definitions and standards commonly used for that type of product.

The description shall focus on qualities and specific characteristics of the product, as referred to in Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, bearing the name to be registered, using measurement units and common or technical terms, without including technical characteristics inherent to all products of that type and related mandatory legal requirements applicable to all products of that type.

Article 19 Specific rules on feed

The product specification of a product of animal origin the name of which is registered as a protected designation of origin shall contain detailed rules on the origin and the quality of feed.

Article 20 Proof of origin

The product specification for a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication shall identify the procedures which operators must have in place as regards the proof of origin concerning the product, raw materials, feed and other items that, according to the product specification, are required to come from the defined geographical area.

Operators shall be able to identify:

(a)

the supplier, quantity and origin of all batches of raw material and products received;

(b)

the recipient, quantity and destination of products supplied;

(c)

the correlation between each batch of inputs referred to in point (a) and each batch of outputs referred to in point (b).

Article 21 Application for registration at Union stage

1.   When the application for registration at Union stage is submitted to the Commission by a Member State, the product specification and the declaration by the Member State confirming that the application meets the conditions for registration and information on any admissible opposition at national level following the national examination and opposition procedure, referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall be drawn up in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of that Regulation.

The application for registration at Union stage shall be accompanied by the indication of the name of the applicant producer group at the national stage of the procedure as referred to in Article 56(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. These additional data shall be communicated in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of that Regulation.

2.   Where the application for registration at Union stage is submitted to the Commission by a third country authority or by an applicant established or resident in a third country, the product specification shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex X to this Regulation. The power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent, as referred to in Article 57(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall be communicated without using a specific format.

The application for registration at Union stage shall be accompanied by the indication of the name of the applicant producer group in the third country, if different from the applicant at Union stage, as referred to in Article 56(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and by the names and the addresses of the competent authorities and product certification bodies designated by the third country as referred to in Article 72(7) of that Regulation. These additional data shall be communicated without using a specific format. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.   A joint application for registration at Union stage shall, in addition to the elements referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this Article, contain the elements referred to in Article 57(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Article 22 Formal check of the application for registration at Union stage

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if an application for registration is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 56(3), Article 57(2) and Article 58 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

2.   An application for registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed submitted by a Member State shall be considered complete if it complies with Article 21(1).

3.   An application for registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed submitted by a third country shall be considered complete if it complies with Article 21(2).

4.   The product specification shall be considered complete when it includes all the information required by Article 54 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

5.   An application successfully submitted via the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 35 shall be deemed to fulfil the requirements of the formal check referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

6.   An application submitted via electronic mail failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the applicant accordingly.

Article 23 Presentation of the product specification

1.   Where the name of a traditional speciality guaranteed is accompanied by the claim referred to in Article 53(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, that claim shall be included in the product specification.

2.   Names of natural or legal persons included in the product specification shall be published.

3.   The product specification included in an application for registration submitted by a third country shall be in a format allowing word processing.

Article 24 Specific rules for the description of the product and of the production method

The description of the product for a traditional speciality guaranteed referred to in Article 54(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall only mention the characteristics necessary to identify the product and its specific characteristics. It shall not repeat general obligations, in particular, mandatory requirements inherent to all products of that type.

The description of the production method referred to in Article 54(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall only include the production method in force. Historical practices are only to be included if they are still followed. Only the method necessary for obtaining the specific product shall be described and in a way that enables reproduction of the product anywhere.

The key elements proving the product’s traditional character shall include the main elements that have remained unchanged, with precise and well established references.

Article 25 Description of several distinct products

Where the application for registration of a name or approval of an amendment describes two or more distinct products which are entitled to use that name, compliance with the requirements for registration shall be shown separately for each such product.

For the purposes of this Article, ‘distinct products’ mean products that, although using the same registered name, are differentiated when placed on the market or considered as different products by consumers.

Article 26 Changes to the product specification in the course of the application procedure

1.   If, following the exchanges referred to in Article 59(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 between the Commission and the Member State concerned, that Member State considers that substantial changes are made to the product specification, thus affecting interests that had not been considered in the national opposition procedure carried out in accordance with Article 56(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, those changes shall be subject to an additional opposition procedure. In that additional national opposition procedure, the Member State shall ensure that any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest and who is established or resident in the territory of the Member State in question is allowed to submit an opposition before the amended version of the product specification is communicated to the Commission.

2.   If, following the exchanges referred to in paragraph 1, changes to the product specification are required for an application submitted by a third country, the third country applicant shall update the product specification and communicate those changes to the Commission.

Article 27 Presentation of oppositions and of notifications of results of consultations

1.   An opposition as referred to in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex XI to this Regulation and shall contain:

(a)

the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, in accordance with Article 59(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to which the opposition relates;

(b)

the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;

(c)

a statement formally signifying the opposition to the registration of that name;

(d)

the name and contact details of the Member State authority or of the third country authority or of the natural or legal person submitting the opposition;

(e)

a description of the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person that submitted the opposition; this requirement shall not apply to national authorities;

(f)

an indication of the grounds for opposition, as referred to in Article 62 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(g)

substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including details of the facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition;

(h)

authorisation to the Commission to transmit the personal data that may be contained in the opposition.

The opposition referred to in the first subparagraph may be accompanied by supporting documents, where relevant.

2.   The notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:

(a)

the name published in the Official Journal of the European Union , C series, to which the opposition relates;

(b)

the reference to the Official Journal of the European Union , C series in which the name to which the opposition relates was published;

(c)

the name of the opponent or opponents;

(d)

the result of the consultations;

(e)

an indication whether the product specification has been modified and a description of such modifications.

3.   If the product specification has been modified, the modified product specification shall be joined to the notification.

4.   The notification of the end of the consultations following the opposition procedure shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex XII.

5.   An application submitted via electronic mail failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the applicant accordingly.

Article 28 Applications for approval of amendments to a product specification

1.   An application for approval of an amendment to a product specification, referred to in Article 66 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall contain:

(a)

the protected name to which the amendment relates;

(b)

the headings in the product specification relating to the matters affected by the amendment;

(c)

a description of and the reasons for each of the amendments proposed;

(d)

the consolidated product specification as amended;

(e)

for an application submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

2.   The Commission shall receive separately and shall not publish as part of the application:

(a)

the name and contact details of the Member State or third country authority or producer group applicant in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of an amendment to the product specification;

(b)

the name and contact details of the applicant producer group initiating the national stage of the procedure for approval of an amendment to the product specification;

(c)

any accompanying documentation, as referred to in Article 21.

3.   Member States, third countries authorities and applicant groups established or resident in a third country shall ensure consistency between the application for approval of amendment and the consolidated product specification and that there is no material divergence between them. The amendments listed in the application for approval of amendment shall correspond to the amendments effectively made to the product specification. Where an inconsistency is found after the approval of an amendment, the Member State, third country or applicant producer group that submitted the application shall adopt the necessary measures to remedy that inconsistency.

4.   An application for approval of an amendment to the product specification shall be drawn up in accordance with the form made available in the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Applicants from third countries shall use the form set out in Annex XIII to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into that digital system.

5.   For the purposes of Article 66(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, in conjunction with Article 59(4) of that Regulation, in addition to the documents and information referred thereto, as amended, the Commission shall publish in the  Official Journal of the European Union the application for approval of an amendment to the product specification.

Article 29 Formal check of applications for approval of amendments

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 56(3), Article 57(2) and Article 58 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

2.   An application for approval of an amendment to a product specification shall be considered complete if it includes all the elements referred to in Article 28(1) and (2), and complies with Article 28(4).

3.   An application successfully submitted via the Commission’s digital system referred to in Article 35 shall be deemed to fulfil the requirements of the formal check referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

4.   An application submitted via electronic mail failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the applicant accordingly.

Article 30 Cancellation

1.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed pursuant to Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain:

(a)

the registered name proposed for cancellation;

(b)

the name of the Member State, third country or natural or legal person established or resident in the third country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission;

(c)

the name of the natural or legal person requesting the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure, if any;

(d)

for requests from third countries, the name of the authorities, or bodies, verifying compliance with the requirements of the product specification;

(e)

a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal persons referred to in points (b) and (c);

(f)

the class of product as referred to in Annex XVIII to this Regulation;

(g)

an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 67(1), point (a) or (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(h)

explanations and reasons for cancellation;

(i)

for a request for cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

The contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the producer group, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or of the third country referred to in the first subparagraph, points (b), (c) and (d), shall be communicated separately. Contrary to the names, the contact details of such authorities, persons, groups or bodies, shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation.

2.   A request for cancellation of a traditional speciality guaranteed pursuant to Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex XIV to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.   Member States may start the national stage of the cancellation procedure on their own initiative. In that case, the information referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, points (c) and (e), may be omitted.

4.   In case of cancellation on the Commission’s own initiative, the procedure shall start directly at the Union stage. The Commission shall publish for opposition, in accordance with Article 59(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, its own proposal of cancellation, which shall contain the elements referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, mutatis mutandis .

5.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed pursuant to Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be submitted by an agent mandated by the producers.

6.   A request for cancellation pursuant to Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 submitted to the Commission shall contain:

(a)

the registered name proposed for cancellation;

(b)

an indication that the cancellation is requested in accordance with Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(c)

in the case of a request submitted by a Member State to the Commission, the name of the Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name;

(d)

in the case of a request submitted by a third country authority to the Commission, the name of the third country authority and an indication that the cancellation of the registration is requested by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;

(e)

in the case of a request submitted directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name established or resident in the third country, the name of the agent mandated by the producers making the request, its power of attorney and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole;

(f)

the class of product as referred to in Annex XVIII to this Regulation;

(g)

description of the reasons for cancellation, for information purpose.

The contact details of the authority of the Member State or third country or of the agent representing the producers referred to in the first subparagraph, points (c), (d) and (e), shall be communicated separately. The contact details of such authorities or agents shall not be published as part of the request for cancellation. Their names, however, shall be published.

7.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed pursuant to Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex XV to this Regulation. The information supplied may be entered by the Commission into its digital system referred to in Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

8.   The information to be published pursuant to Article 59(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall contain a duly completed request for cancellation as referred to in paragraph 1 or 6 of this Article.

Article 31 Formal check of requests of cancellation

1.   The Commission shall check, in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, if a request of cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed is complete and if it has been submitted in accordance with Article 56(3), Article 57(2) and Article 58 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and with Article 35 of this Regulation.

2.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed shall be considered complete when it includes all the elements referred to in Article 30(1) or (6) and complies with Article 30(2) or (7).

3.   A request for cancellation of the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed failing to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be considered as not submitted. The Commission shall inform the requesting entity accordingly.

Article 32 Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed

1.   The Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed referred to in Article 65 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be established as a digital solution allowing the technical storage of and public access to all entries concerning traditional specialties guaranteed, including applications for registration, for amendment and for cancellation, rejections, publications for opposition, registrations, approvals of amendments and cancellations. The Commission shall be the owner of that register. The digital solution shall be hosted and managed by the Commission.

2.   The following data shall be recorded in the register referred to in paragraph 1 as appropriate:

(a)

the registered name or names of the product, in its or their original script, including their transcriptions or transliterations in Latin characters, where applicable. Multiple names, transcriptions and transliterations shall be recorded as alternative names, separated by a space, a forward slash and a second space;

(b)

the classification of the product as laid down in Annex XVIII;

(c)

the date of the submission of the application to the Commission;

(d)

the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(e)

electronic reference to the publication of the application in the Official Journal of the European Union ;

(f)

the date of registration;

(g)

electronic reference to the instrument registering the name;

(h)

indication of the country or countries of origin of the application;

(i)

the file number;

(j)

names and addresses of the control authorities, in case of application originating in a third country.

3.   Where the Commission approves an amendment to a product specification, the data concerning the amendment shall be recorded following the list in paragraph 2 as appropriate, with effect from the date on which the amendment is applicable in the Union. Electronic reference to the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of regulations approving an amendment shall be recorded.

4.   Where the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed has been cancelled, the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed shall show the name as cancelled from the date on which the relevant implementing act takes effect. That register shall maintain a record of the cancellation, including the electronic reference to the decision of cancellation.

5.   Where the Commission receives an application for registration or for approval of an amendment or a request of cancellation, the name, file number, class of product , country of origin, application type, date and status of the received application or request shall be recorded in the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed. The date of publication and the electronic reference to that publication shall be also recorded once the application is published in the Official Journal of the European Union . The Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed shall keep record of the decision of rejection of applications, including the electronic reference to the decision of rejection.

6.   The data referred to in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall remain in the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed.

Article 33 Attestation of compliance

1.   If a Member State applies a system of attestations, as referred to in Article 77(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the attestation certifying compliance with the product specification referred to in that Article may be in electronic form. It may be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download the attestation. The attestation shall state its date of issue and shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.

If a Member State applies a system of lists of approved operators, as referred to in Article 77(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the extract of the list (listing) referred to in that Article shall be in electronic form and shall be made available by display on a web page to which the operator has access and from which the operator may download an official extract of the corresponding listing. The listing shall state the date on which it was drawn up. The listing shall be in Latin characters or accompanied by a transcription or transliteration in Latin characters.

2.   The attestation and the listing referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain at least the following data:

(a)

the name of the traditional speciality guaranteed;

(b)

a serial identification number identifying the operator within the system;

(c)

the name and contact details of the operator;

(d)

the name and contact details of the delegated body or of the natural person to which certain official control tasks have been delegated or of the authority responsible for the listing;

(e)

the business of the operator to which the attestation or listing applies, being ‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling (packaging)’, and/or ‘other’ (to be specified by the authority issuing the attestation);

(f)

the date of issue of the attestation or the date on which the listing was drawn up;

(g)

the signature, seal or mark of the delegated body or the authority responsible for the listing, which may be electronic;

(h)

the classification of the product as referred in the Union register of traditional specialities guaranteed.

3.   For the purposes of facilitating free circulation within the Union, authorities and bodies issuing the attestation and the listing referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may use the form set out in Annex XVI.

4.   For products produced in third countries, an operator whose product designated by the registered traditional speciality guaranteed is imported into the Union shall make available to the importer of the product in the Union, at its request, a proof of certification as an operator of a product designated by that traditional speciality guaranteed as provided by the national control authority or the certification body of that third country.

The proof of certification referred to in the first subparagraph may consist in an attestation or in a listing of authorised operators and may be provided directly by that national control authority or certification body. The proof of certification may be in paper or electronic form. It shall be in, or accompanied by a translation into, an official language of the Union and in characters that may be easily understood in the Member State or Member States where the product is marketed. It shall not have expired, in accordance with the third country national law, on the date on which it is made available to the importer.

5.   The proof of certification referred to in paragraph 4 shall be made available by the importer on request to customs authorities or other authorities in the Union engaged in verifying the use of traditional specialities guaranteed on goods declared for free circulation or placed on the Union market. The importer may make the proof of certification available to the public or to any person who requests proof of certification in the course of business.

Article 34 The use of symbols and indications

1.   The Union symbols referred to in Article 37(2) and Article 70(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be reproduced as laid down in Annex XVII to this Regulation.

2.   Where the Union symbols, indications or corresponding abbreviations as referred to in Articles 37 and 70 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 appear on the labelling of a product, they shall be accompanied by the registered name.

3.   The indications ‘PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN’, ‘PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION’ and ‘TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED’ within the symbol may be used in any of the official languages of the Union as laid down in Annex XVII.

Article 35 Communications with the Commission

1.   The documents and information required for the implementation of Chapters I, II and III of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 shall be communicated to the Commission as follows:

(a)

for the competent authorities of the Member States, through the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;

(b)

for the competent authorities, producer groups, natural or legal person established or resident in a third country, via electronic mail using the forms set out in Annexes I to VIII and X to XV to this Regulation.

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1183 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1185 shall apply to the communications made under the first subparagraph, point (a), of this paragraph.

The Commission shall keep Member States informed of changes made to the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (a), the following documents shall be submitted via electronic mail by the competent authorities of the Member States:

(a)

the opposition referred to in Article 9(1) and Article 27(1);

(b)

the notification of the results of the consultations referred to in Article 9(2) and Article 27(2);

(c)

the cancellation request referred to in Articles 14 and 30.

3.   The Commission shall communicate and make available information to the competent authorities of Member States through the relevant digital system in accordance with paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (a).

The Commission shall provide information via electronic mail to the competent authorities, producer groups, natural or legal person established or resident in a third country, in the context of the procedures referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), and to the competent authorities of the Member States, in the context of the procedures referred to in paragraph 2.

4.   For official technical communications, each Member State shall communicate to the Commission one contact point comprising a departmental and postal address, a functional electronic mail box address, and a departmental telephone number. The Member States shall keep these contact points up to date. This data shall only identify official functions, offices and departments. None of the data shall identify any natural persons nor personal details.

The Commission may keep, store, share, make public and periodically circulate the complete list of such contact points, including to its own services, other Union institutions and bodies, and to all contact points on the list. The Commission may require that this data are submitted by the Member States through the digital systems referred to in Article 14(1) and Article 58(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Article 36 Submission and receipt of communications

1.   The communications and submissions referred to in Article 35 shall be deemed to have been made on the date on which they are received by the Commission.

2.   The Commission shall confirm receipt of all communications received and files submitted through the digital system referred to in Article 35(1), first subparagraph, point (a), to the competent authorities of the Member States through that digital system.

The Commission shall attribute a file number to each new application for registration, application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of a geographical indication, application for approval of an amendment to the product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed, communication concerning approved standard amendments, and communication concerning approved temporary amendments.

The confirmation of receipt shall include at least the following elements:

(a)

the file number;

(b)

the product name concerned;

(c)

the date of receipt.

The Commission shall notify and make available information and remarks regarding the communications and submissions referred to in the first subparagraph through the digital system referred to in Article 35(1), first subparagraph, point (a).

3.   The Commission shall confirm receipt via electronic mail of all communications and submissions of files received via electronic mail.

The Commission shall attribute a file number to each new application for registration, application for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of a geographical indication, application for approval of an amendment to the product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed, communication concerning approved standard amendments, and communication concerning approved temporary amendments and request for cancellation.

The confirmation of receipt shall include at least the following elements:

(a)

the file number;

(b)

the product name concerned;

(c)

the date of receipt.

The Commission shall notify and make available information and remarks regarding the communications and submission referred to in the first subparagraph via electronic mail.

4.   Article 4 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1183 and Articles 1 to 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1185 shall apply  mutatis mutandis  to the notification and the submission of information as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article.

Article 37 Language

All documents and information sent to the Commission in respect of the procedures concerned by this Regulation shall be in one of the official languages of the Union.

Article 38 Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 is amended as follows:

(1)

the title is replaced by the following:

‘Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 of 17 October 2018 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards checks related to protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications and applications for protection, the objection procedure, the registration, modification and cancellation of traditional terms in the wine sector’;

(2)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, concerning protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications in the wine sector as regards checks and concerning traditional terms in the wine sector, as regards:

(a)

applications for protection;

(b)

the objection procedure;

(c)

registration;

(d)

enforcement of the protection;

(e)

modification;

(f)

cancellation of the protection;

(g)

communications.’

;

(3)

Articles 2 to 14 are deleted;

(4)

Article 15 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 15

Authorities responsible for verifying compliance with the product specification

1.   When performing the checks provided for in this Section, the responsible competent authorities and delegated bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council  ( *1 ) .

2.   In respect of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications relating to a geographical area in a third country, annual verification of compliance with the product specification, during the production phase and during or after conditioning of the wine, shall be performed by:

(a)

one or more public authorities designated by the third country; or

(b)

one or more certification bodies.

3.   The delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the one or more certification bodies referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), of this Article shall comply with, and be accredited in accordance with, either of the following standards as relevant for the delegated tasks:

(a)

Standard EN ISO/IEC 17065 “Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services”;

(b)

Standard EN ISO/IEC 17020 “Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection”.

4.   Where the authority referred to in Article 116a(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the one or more authorities referred to in paragraph 2, point (a), of this Article verify compliance with the product specification, they shall offer adequate guarantees of objectivity and impartiality, and have at their disposal the qualified staff and resources needed to carry out their tasks.

5.   Member States shall be authorised to impose a fee on operators subject to the controls in order to cover the costs incurred for the establishment and operation of the control system.

( *1 )   Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) ( OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/625/oj) .’;"

(5)

Article 16 is deleted;

(6)

Article 17 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 17

Communication between Member States and the Commission

Member States shall communicate to the Commission the details of the competent authority referred to in Article 116a(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, including the authorities referred to in Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council  ( *2 ) and, where applicable, the delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. The Commission shall make public the names and addresses of the competent authority or authorities or delegated bodies.

( *2 )   Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787 and (EU) 2019/1753 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 ( OJ L, 2024/1143, 23.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1143/oj) .’;"

(7)

Article 19 is amended as follows:

(a)

in paragraph 1, the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘The annual verification carried out by the competent authority or delegated bodies referred to in Article 116a(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall consist of:’;

(b)

in paragraph 7, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘Competent authorities or delegated bodies of different Member States responsible for carrying out checks on a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication shall cooperate among them, in particular to ensure that, as regards packaging obligations, the operators established in a Member State other than the Member State in which the production of the wine whose name is registered as a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication takes place comply with the control obligations of the product specification in question.’;

(c)

paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:

‘8.   Paragraphs 1 to 5 shall apply to wines benefitting from transitional national protection under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.’

;

(8)

Article 30 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraphs 1 and 2 are deleted;

(b)

paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.   Member States, the competent authorities and representative professional organisations of third countries, as well as natural or legal persons who have a legitimate interest under this Regulation may contact the Commission, via the electronic mail address indicated in Annex XII, Part B, in order to obtain information on the methods of communication and on how information required for the implementation of Chapter III is to be made available.’

;

(9)

Article 31 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 is deleted;

(b)

paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.   Article 4 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1183 and Articles 1 to 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1185 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the notification and the submission of information, as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.’

;

(10)

Article 32 is deleted;

(11)

in Article 33, the first paragraph is deleted;

(12)

Annexes I to VII and Annex XII, Part A, are deleted.

Article 39 Repeals

Implementing Regulations (EU) No 668/2014 and (EU) 2021/1236 are repealed.

Article 40 Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Schedules & Appendices

ANNEX I Annexes

ANNEX I

PART I

SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products

1.    Name(s) [ of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) ]

…

[ Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

3.    Third Country to which the defined geographical area belongs

…

4.    Description of the agricultural product

4.1.    Classification of the agricultural product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

…

4.2.    Description of the agricultural product to which the registered name applies

…

[ Main points referred to in Article 49(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. To identify the product use definitions and standards commonly used for that product. In the description of the product, for which specific rules are referred to in Article 18 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, focus on its qualities and specific characteristics, using measurement units and common or technical terms, without including technical characteristics inherent to all products of that type and related mandatory legal requirements applicable to all products of that type ]

4.3.    Derogations on sourcing of feed (for products of animal origin designated by a Protected Designation of Origin only) and restrictions on sourcing of raw materials (for processed products designated by a Protected Geographical Indication only)

…

[ For PDO: in case feed may come from outside the area, provide a detailed description of those exceptions and state justifications. Those exceptions must be in accordance with Article 47(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. If none, leave blank.

For PGI: State any restrictions to the origin of raw materials. In accordance with Article 47(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 justify any such restrictions in relation to the link referred to in Article 49(1), point (f)(ii), of that Regulation. If none, leave blank. ]

4.4.    Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

…

[ For PGI: Indicate the specific step that must take place in the identified geographical area and state justifications for any restrictions. If the restriction is equivalent to a restriction to the origin of raw materials a justification in relation to the link referred to in Article 49(1), point (f)(ii), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 is required. If none, leave blank. ]

4.5.    Specific rules concerning packaging, slicing, grating etc. of the agricultural product the registered name refers to

…

[ Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions resulting from packaging or other applicable requirements, a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added ]

4.6.    Specific rules concerning labelling of the agricultural product the registered name refers to

…

[ Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions resulting from labelling requirements a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added. ]

5.    Concise definition of the geographical area

[ Where appropriate, insert a map of the area ]

…

6.    Link with the geographical area

…

[ For PDO: a summary of the link between the quality or characteristics of the product and the geographical environment provided in the product specification.

For PGI: a summary of the link between a given quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product and its geographical origin provided in the product specification.

State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (reputation, given quality, other characteristic of the agricultural product) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link. ]

Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:

…

[ please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink ]

Annexes

1.

The product specification.

2.

Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.

Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.

4.

A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.

PART II

SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of wine

1.    Name(s) [ of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) ]

…

[ Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

3.    Third Country to which the demarcated geographical area belongs

…

4.    Classification of the wine in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

…

5.    Categories of grapevine product as listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

…

6.    Description of the wine or wines

6.1.    Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

Aroma

Taste

…

6.2.    Analytical characteristics

…

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

…

[ Description of wine or wines should be provided per each category of grapevine product. Additional description can be also provided per different colours of wine (e.g. white, red, rosé) or for specific types of wine ]

7.    Wine making practices

7.1.    Specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, relevant restrictions on making them [ If none, leave blank ]

…

7.2.    Maximum yields per hectare

…

8.    Indication of the wine grape variety or varieties from which the wine or wines are produced

…

9.    Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area

…

[ Where appropriate, insert a map of the area ]

10.    Link with the geographical area

…

[ For PDO: a summary of the link between the quality or characteristics of the wine and the geographical environment provided in the product specification.

For PGI: the link between a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the wine and its geographical origin.

State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (specific quality, reputation, other characteristic of the wine) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link. ]

11.    Further applicable requirements

Specific rules concerning packaging, labelling and any other essential applicable requirements of the wine the registered name refers to

…

[ Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank.

In case of restrictions, a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added.

In case of derogations concerning production in the demarcated geographical area please indicate the exact locations in which the product may be made into wine and qualification in accordance with Article 5(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

( 1 )

. ]

Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:

…

[ please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink ]

Annexes

1.

The product specification.

2.

Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point(c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.

Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.

4.

A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.

PART III

SINGLE DOCUMENT

Geographical indications of spirit drinks

1.    Name(s) [of geographical indications (GI) ]

…

[ Insert the name(s) proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of a Union amendment to a product specification or a publication pursuant to Article 4(6) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 or to Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, the registered name(s). Insert the new name(s) in case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification amending the name ]

2.    Geographical indication type

Geographical indication

3.    Third Country to which the defined geographical area belongs

…

4.    Classification of the spirit drink in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

…

5.    Category or categories, as listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, to which the spirit drink belongs

…

[ Please provide the category of a spirit drink as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787, or indicate the term ‘spirit drink’ if the product does not fall in any of the categories of that Annex ]

6.    Production method

…

7.    Description of the characteristics of the spirit drink

…

[ Including the raw materials from which it is produced, if appropriate, as well as the principal physical, chemical or organoleptic characteristics of the product and the specific characteristics of the product compared to spirit drinks of the same category ]

8.    Concise definition of the geographical area

…

[ Where appropriate, insert a map of the area ]

9.    Specific rules concerning packaging and labelling of the spirit drink the registered name refers to

…

[ Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank. In case of restrictions a summary of the product-specific justification provided in the product specification should be added ]

10.    Link with the geographical area

…

[ A summary of the link between a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the spirit drink and its geographical origin provided in the product specification.

State explicitly on which ones of the given factors (given quality, reputation, other characteristic of the spirit drink) the link is based and give information only with respect to the relevant factors, including, where appropriate, elements of the product description or production method justifying the link. ]

Reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification of the geographical indication as protected in the Third Country, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143:

…

[ Please, insert a simple reference and not a hyperlink ]

Annexes

1.

The product specification.

2.

Accompanying documentation referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

3.

Legal proof of protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin.

4.

A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.

( 1 )   Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation ( OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2019/33/oj ).

ANNEX II OPPOSITION

ANNEX II

OPPOSITION

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

(Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

This is an opposition to the:

☐

Application for registration

☐

Application for approval of the Union amendment to the product specification

☐

Request for cancellation

of:

1.    Name of product

…

[ As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication or as registered ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to

[ As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication ]

Reference number: …

Date of OJ publication: …

5.    Name of the opponent

…

[ Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country ]

6.    Contact details of the opponent

National authority or Group/organisation/individual:

[ Name of the contact person: Title: … Full name: … ]

[ Name of the Department the person belongs to: … ]

[ Address: … ]

[ Telephone: + … ]

[ Email address: … ]

7.    Legitimate interest (not required for national authorities)

…

[ Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the opponent. For opposition against a request for cancellation, statement explaining the continued commercial reliance on the registered name by an interested person concerned should be provided ]

8.    Grounds for the opposition

[ Tick relevant reason ]

(a)

The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of designation of origin or geographical indication of agricultural products or with the requirements referred to in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

☐

(b)

The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of designations of origin or geographical indications of wines or with the requirements referred to in Part II, Title II, Chapter 1, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

☐

(c)

The proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of geographical indication of spirit drinks or with the requirements referred to in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) 2019/787

☐

(d)

Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (the name proposed for registration is generic)

☐

(e)

Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (name wholly or partially homonymous)

☐

(f)

Registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (existing trade mark)

☐

(g)

For designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 48(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 (plant variety or animal breed)

☐

(h)

The registration of the proposed geographical indication would jeopardise the existence of a wholly or partially identical name or of a trade mark or the existence of products which have been legally on the market for at least 5 years preceding the date of the publication of the information provided for in Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

☐

9.    Details of opposition

…

[ State substantiated reasons justifying the opposition, including the details of facts, evidence and comments in support of the opposition. Supporting document may be provided. ]

10.    List of supporting documents

…

[ If none, leave blank]

11.    Consent in view of allowing appropriate consultations with the applicant

Consent is given for the Commission to forward personal data that may be contained in the opposition.

☐

[ Tick the box to give consent]

The opposition shall be signed and dated.

ANNEX III NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION PROCEDURE

ANNEX III

NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION PROCEDURE

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

(Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Name of product

…

[ As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    Official reference of the publication of the act the opposition opposes to

[ As given in Official Journal (OJ) publication ]

Reference number: …

Date of OJ publication: …

5.    Name of the opponent(s)

…

[ Member State, Third Country, natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country ]

6.    Result of consultations

6.1.    Agreement was reached with the following opponent(s)

…

[ Include copies of letters showing agreement and all the factors that enabled the agreement (Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations ]

6.2.    Agreement was not reached with the following opponent(s)

…

[ Include the information indicated in Article 17(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations ]

7.    Product specification and single document

7.1.    The product specification has been modified

Yes ☐

No ☐

[ If ‘Yes’, include description of modifications and the electronic reference to the modified product specification. If the reference published in accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 was not electronic, the modified product specification shall be enclosed .]

7.2.    The single document has been modified

Yes ☐

No ☐

[ If ‘Yes’, include copy of the modified single document ]

8.    Additional national opposition procedure (only for Member States)

Need to carry out an additional national opposition procedure in accordance with Article 2(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27

Yes ☐

No ☐

9.    Dated and signed

[ Name ]

[ Department/Organisation ]

[ Address ]

[ Telephone + ]

[ Email address ]

ANNEX IV APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A UNION AMENDMENT TO A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

ANNEX IV

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A UNION AMENDMENT TO A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Name of product

…

[ As registered ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    Third Country to which the geographical area belongs

…

5.    Heading in the product specification and in the single document concerned by the amendment(s)

…

[ Indicate which headings (number and title of a heading) in the product specification and in the single document are affected by the amendment ]

6.    Qualification as Union amendment

…

[ Provide a statement explaining why the amendment falls under the definition of ‘Union amendment’ as provided for in Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, indicating the exact type of change among those referred to in that Article ]

7.    Description and reasons for the amendment(s)

…

[ Provide a description of and the reasons for each amendment as provided for in Article 10(1), point (e), of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 ]

8.    Additional information

8.1.    This application for approval of a Union amendment contains standard amendment(s) inextricably linked to the Union amendment

Yes ☐

No ☐

…

[ If yes, please describe ]

8.2.    This application for approval of Union amendment is consequent to the failure to conclude in one or more Member States the national stage of the procedure for application of a standard amendment of the product specification of a cross-border geographical indication, as referred to in Article 5(10), second subparagraph, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27

Yes ☐

No ☐

…

[ Please describe ]

Annexes

1.

The consolidated single document as amended, drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26 or, in the case referred to in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document.

2.

The consolidated version of the product specification.

3.

The reference to the publication in the Third Country of the product specification as modified (in accordance with the form set out in Annex I).

4.

The name and contact details of the Third Country authority or producer group applicant in the Union stage of the procedure for approval of a Union amendment to the product specification.

5.

Proof that the Union amendment applied for complies with the rules on protection of geographical indications in force in the relevant Third Country.

6.

The accompanying documents, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, mutatis mutandis , and power of attorney, as referred to in Article 13(2), point (e), of that Regulation, where appropriate.

ANNEX V COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

ANNEX V

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Name of product

…

[ As registered ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    Third Country to which the geographical area belongs

…

5.    Name of Third Country authorities or producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission

…

6.    Qualification as standard amendment

…

[ Provide a statement explaining why the amendment falls under the definition of ‘standard amendment’ as provided for in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 ]

7.    Description of the approved standard amendment(s)

…

[ Provide a description of the standard amendment(s). Indicate whether the amendment leads or not to an amendment of the single document. ]

Annexes

1.

The decision approving the standard amendment in the Third Country.

2.

The consolidated single document, as amended, where relevant or, in the case referred to in Article 5(12) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27, the single document.

3.

The consolidated product specification, as amended.

4.

The proof that the amendment is applicable in the Third Country.

5.

The contact details of the Third Country authority or of the producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the standard amendment to the Commission.

ANNEX VI COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY AMENDMENT

ANNEX VI

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY AMENDMENT

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Name of product

…

[ As registered ]

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    Third Country to which the geographical area belongs

…

5.    Name of Third Country authorities or producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission

…

6.    Description of the approved temporary amendment(s)

…

[ Provide a description of and the specific reasons for the temporary amendment(s) making reference to the formal recognition by the competent authorities of a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances, including geopolitical events, affecting the supply of raw materials or to the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures ]

Annexes

1.

The decision approving the temporary amendment in the Third Country.

2.

The decision of the competent authorities imposing obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures or formally recognising a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions or significant market disturbances due to exceptional circumstances and affecting the supply of raw materials.

3.

The proof that the amendment is applicable in the Third Country.

4.

The contact details of the Third Country authority or of the producer group established or resident in a Third Country communicating the temporary amendment to the Commission.

ANNEX VII REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

ANNEX VII

REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

(Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Registered name proposed for cancellation

…

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐

agricultural products

☐

wines

☐

spirit drinks

4.    The name of the Member State or Third Country, from which the geographical indication originates

…

5.    The name of the Member State, Third Country or natural or legal person established or resident in a Third Country submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission

…

[ Provide the name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country or of the natural or legal person requesting cancellation. ]

6.    Indicate the name of the natural or legal person that requested the cancellation at the national stage of the procedure

…

[ In case of cancellation on the own initiative of the Member State or of the Third Country, leave blank. ]

7.    For requests made by a Third Country, provide the name of the authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the product specification

…

8.    Legitimate interest of the natural or legal person concerned in point 5 or 6 (not required for national authorities)

…

[ Provide a statement explaining the legitimate interest of the natural or legal person submitting or requesting cancellation. ]

9.    Classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

…

10.    Type of cancellation and related reasons

The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, for the following reasons:

☐

compliance with the requirements for the product specification can no longer be ensured

…

[ Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence justifying the cancellation ]

☐

no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least the preceding 7 consecutive years

…

[ Provide the detailed reasons and, where appropriate, evidence, justifying the cancellation. ]

The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.

Annexes

Contact details of the natural or legal person, or of the authority or bodies of the Member State or of the Third Country referred to in points 5, 6 and 7.

For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

[ Optional: List of the documents sent to support the cancellation request. ]

ANNEX VIII REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

ANNEX VIII

REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

(Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1.    Registered name proposed for cancellation

…

2.    Geographical indication type

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

PDO ☐

PGI ☐

GI ☐

3.    Sector

[ Mark ‘X’ in the appropriate box ]

☐ agricultural products

☐ wines

☐ spirit drinks

4.    The name of the Member State or Third Country, from which the geographical indication originates

…

5.    The name of the Member State or Third Country authority submitting the request for cancellation to the Commission or the indication that the request for cancellation of the registration is submitted to the Commission directly by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name and the name of the agent mandated by the producers to send the request (the obligation to mandate an agent does not apply in case of single producer)

…

[ Provide name of the authority of a Member State or of a Third Country requesting cancellation to the Commission. If the request is directly submitted to the Commission by the Third Country producers of the product marketed under the registered name, indicate ‘the producers of’ followed by the name of the product and the words ‘represented by’ followed by the name of the agent sending the request. ]

6.    In case of request from a Member State, indicate whether the request for cancellation at the national stage of the procedure was made by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name or by the recognised producer group of that product. In this case insert the name of the recognised producer group

☐

Request made by the producers

☐

Request made by the recognised producer group: …

[ Provide the name of the recognised producer group, where appropriate ]

7.    Classification of the product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

…

8.    Type of cancellation

The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

The request for cancellation shall be signed and dated.

Annexes

Contact details of the authority of the Member State, or of the Third Country, or of the recognised producer group, or of the agent representing the producers making the request, referred to in points 6, 7 and 8.

For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State, the declaration referred to in Article 13(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

For a request of cancellation submitted by a Third Country authority, the declaration that the request for cancellation at the national stage of the procedure was made by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name and a reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.

For a request of cancellation submitted from a Third Country directly to the Commission by the producers of the product marketed under the registered name in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

1.

The power of attorney of the agent representing the producers.

2.

A reasoning demonstrating that the request represents the will of the producers of the product considered as whole.

[ Optional: List of the documents sent to support the cancellation request. ]

ANNEX IX OFFICIAL ATTESTATION OR LISTING

ANNEX IX

OFFICIAL ATTESTATION OR LISTING

of an operator compliant with a product specification of a geographical indication pursuant to Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

This document attests that the operator is certified to designate a product as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Geographical Indication (GI) in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

1.

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) / Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) / Geographical Indication (GI)

[ PDO/PGI/GI as entered in the register ]

2.

Classification of the product

[ Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143; Category of the product and further details to be added where relevant (i.e. for operators certified to use the registered name only with reference to certain products covered by the registered name) .]

3.

Operator references

[ name/business name, contact details and operator number ]

4.

Authority or Control body issuing the attestation or listing

[ business name and contact details ]

5.

Attestation/listing number

6.

Business of the operator to which the attestation, or listing, applies

[ ‘production’, ‘processing’, ‘bottling/packaging’, or ‘other (specify)’ – include all that apply ]

7.

Date of issue of the attestation or listing or date on which the listing was drawn up

[ dd.mm.yyyy ]

8.

Signature, seal or mark of the control body or issuing authority

ANNEX X PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

ANNEX X

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

1.    Name(s)

[ Insert the name proposed for registration or, in the case of an application for approval of an amendment to a product specification, the registered name ]

2.    Third Country applying for registration

…

3.    Class of product, as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26

…

4.    Grounds for registration

4.1.    The product

☐

results from a mode of production, processing or composition corresponding to a traditional practice for that product

☐

is produced from raw materials or ingredients that are those traditionally used

[ Provide explanation ]

4.2.    The name of the product

☐

has been traditionally used to refer to the product

☐

identifies the traditional character of the product

[ Provide explanation ]

5.    Description

5.1.    Description of the product to which the name under point 1 applies, including its main physical, chemical, microbiological or organoleptic characteristics (Articles 54(1), first subparagraph, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)

…

5.2.    Description of the production method that the producers must follow, including, where appropriate, the nature and characteristics of the raw materials or ingredients used, if relevant including the commercial designation of the species involved and its scientific name, and the method by which the product is prepared (Articles 54(1), first subparagraph, point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)

…

5.3.    Description of the key elements establishing the product’s traditional character (Article 54(1), first subparagraph, point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 24 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26)

…

6.    Labelling requirements

…

[ Only product-specific rules should be included and not generally applicable rules. If none, leave blank ]

Annexes

1.

Indication of the name of the applicant producer group in the Third Country, if different from the applicant at Union stage, as referred to in Article 21(2), first subparagraph, of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.

2.

Names and addresses of the competent authorities and product certification bodies designated by the Third Country as referred to in Article 21(2), second subparagraph, of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.

3.

A power of attorney where the applicant is represented by an agent.