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

• (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.

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.

CHAPTER V LABELLING

Article 34

The use of symbols and indications

CHAPTER VI COMMUNICATIONS

Article 35

Communications with the Commission

• (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.

• (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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

CHAPTER VII AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/34

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

(a) one or more public authorities designated by the third country; or (b) one or more certification bodies.

(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”.

• (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 ([^E0004]) 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.

• (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.

CHAPTER VIII FINAL PROVISIONS

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.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

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 ([^E0005]) .]

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.

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

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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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.

• 1. 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

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	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

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.

ANNEX XI

OPPOSITION

TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

(Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

This is an opposition to the:

• □ Application for registration

• □ Application for approval of the amendment to the product specification

• □ Request for cancellation

Of traditional speciality guaranteed:

1. Name of product

…

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

2. 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: …

3. Name of the opponent

…

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

4. Contact details of the opponent

[National authority or Group/organisation/individual: …]

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

[Telephone: +…]

[Email address: …]

5. Legitimate interest (not required for national authorities)

…

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

6. Grounds for the opposition

[Tick relevant reason]

• (a) the proposed traditional speciality guaranteed does not comply with the provisions of Title III, Chapter 2, of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143; □

• (b) the registration of the proposed traditional speciality guaranteed would jeopardise the existence of a wholly or partially identical name. □

7. Details of opposition

…

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

8. List of supporting documents

…

[If none, leave blank.]

9. 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 XII

NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION PROCEDURE

TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

(Article 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1. Name of product

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

…

2. 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:

3. Name of the opponent(s)

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

…

4. Result of consultations

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

[Include copies of letters showing agreement and all the factors that enabled the agreement (Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations.]

…

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

[Include the information indicated in Article 61(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Provide explanations.]

…

5. Product specification

The product specification has been amended:

Yes□

No□

If yes, include a copy of the amended product specification.

…

6. Dated and signed

[Name]

[Department/Organisation]

[Address]

[Telephone: +]

[Email address:]

ANNEX XIII

APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

(Article 66 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1. Name of product to which the amendment relates

…

[As registered]

2. Third Country from which the application originates

…

3. Headings in the product specification concerned by the amendment(s)

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

…

4. Description and reasons for the amendment(s)

…

[Provide a description of and the reasons for each amendment as provided for in Article 66(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 and Article 28(1), point (c), of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26]

Annexes

• 1.The consolidated version of the product specification as amended, drawn up in accordance with the form set out in Annex X to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26.

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

• 3.The name of the applicant producer group in the Third Country initiating the procedure in the Third Country, if different from the applicant at Union stage.

• 4.The accompanying documents, as referred to in Article 21(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26, mutatis mutandis, where appropriate.

ANNEX XIV

REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

(Article 67(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1. Registered name proposed for cancellation

…

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

…

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

3. 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.]

…

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

…

5. Legitimate interest of the producer group or natural or legal person concerned in point 2 and 3 (not required for national authorities)

…

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

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

…

7. Type of cancellation and related reasons

The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 67(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 traditional speciality guaranteed 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 2, 3 and 4.

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

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

ANNEX XV

REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF A TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED

(Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

1. Registered name proposed for cancellation

…

2. 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

…

[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.]

…

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

…

4. Type of cancellation and related reasons

The request for cancellation is made in accordance with Article 67(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

…

[Provide the reasons for cancellation for information purpose]

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 agent representing the producers making the request, referred to in points 3 and 4.

For a request of cancellation submitted by a Member State the declaration referred to in Article 57(1), point (a), 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:

• 1. The power of attorney of the agent representing the producers.

• 1. 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 request for cancellation.]

ANNEX XVI

OFFICIAL ATTESTATION OR LISTING

of an operator compliant with a product specification of a traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) pursuant to Article 77(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

This document attests that the operator is certified to designate a product as traditional speciality guaranteed protected in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143	This document attests that the operator is certified to designate a product as traditional speciality guaranteed protected in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
1.	Traditional speciality guaranteed [TSG as entered in the register]
2.	Class of product (as referred to in Annex XVIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/26) …
3.	Operator references [business name, contact details and producer number]
4.	Authority or control body issuing the attestation or listing [name/business name and contact details]
5.	Attestation/listing number …
6.	Business of the producer or processor 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 XVII

REPRODUCTION OF THE UNION SYMBOLS AND INDICATIONS FOR PROTECTED DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN (PDO), PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS (PGI) and TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED (TSG)

1. Union symbols in colour

When used in colours, direct colours (Pantone) or four-colour process may be used. The reference colours are indicated below.

Union symbols in Pantone:

Image omitted; see official source

Image omitted; see official source

Image omitted; see official source

Union symbols in four-colour process:

Image omitted; see official source

Image omitted; see official source

Image omitted; see official source

Contrast with background colours:

If a symbol is used in colour on a coloured background, which makes it difficult to see, a delimiting outer circle around the symbol should be used to improve contrast with the background:

Image omitted; see official source

2. Union symbols in black and white

Use of the symbols in black and white is allowed only when black and white are the only ink colours used on the package.

When used in black and white, Union symbols are reproduced as follows:

Image omitted; see official source

Image omitted; see official source

Union symbols in black and white in negative:

If the background of the packaging or labelling is dark, the symbols may be used in negative format as follows:

Image omitted; see official source

3. Typography

Times Roman capitals must be used for the text.

4. Reduction

The minimum size of the Union symbols is 15 mm in diameter. However, it may be reduced to 10 mm in diameter in case of small packages or products.

5. ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union

Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |

BG | защитено наименование за произход | ЗНП |

ES | denominación de origen protegida | DOP |

CS | chráněné označení původu | CHOP |

DA | beskyttet oprindelsesbetegnelse | BOB |

DE | geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung | g.U. |

ET | kaitstud päritolunimetus | KPN |

EL | προστατευόμενη ονομασία προέλευσης | ΠΟΠ |

EN | protected designation of origin | PDO |

FR | appellation d’origine protégée | AOP |

GA | ainmniúchán tionscnaimh faoi chosaint |ATFC|

HR | zaštićena oznaka izvornosti | ZOI |

IT | denominazione d’origine protetta | DOP |

LV | aizsargāts cilmes vietas nosaukums | ACVN |

LT | saugoma kilmės vietos nuoroda | SKVN |

HU | oltalom alatt álló eredetmegjelölés | OEM |

MT | denominazzjoni ta’ oriġini protetta | DOP |

NL | beschermde oorsprongsbenaming | BOB |

PL | chroniona nazwa pochodzenia | CHNP |

PT | denominação de origem protegida | DOP |

RO | denumire de origine protejată | DOP |

SK | chránené označenie pôvodu | CHOP |

SL | zaščitena označba porekla | ZOP |

FI | suojattu alkuperänimitys | SAN |

SV | skyddad ursprungsbeteckning | SUB |

6. ‘Protected Geographical Indication’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union

Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |

BG | защитено географско указание | ЗГУ |

ES | indicación geográfica protegida | IGP |

CS | chráněné zeměpisné označení | CHZO |

DA | beskyttet geografisk betegnelse | BGB |

DE | geschützte geografische Angabe | g.g.A. |

ET | kaitstud geograafiline tähis | KGT |

EL | προστατευόμενη γεωγραφική ένδειξη | ΠΓΕ |

EN | protected geographical indication | PGI |

FR | indication géographique protégée | IGP |

GA | tásc geografach faoi chosaint |TGFC|

HR | zaštićena oznaka zemljopisnog podrijetla | ZOZP |

IT | indicazione geografica protetta | IGP |

LV | aizsargāta ģeogrāfiskās izcelsmes norāde | AĢIN |

LT | saugoma geografinė nuoroda | SGN |

HU | oltalom alatt álló földrajzi jelzés | OFJ |

MT | indikazzjoni ġeografika protetta | IĠP |

NL | beschermde geografische aanduiding | BGA |

PL | chronione oznaczenie geograficzne | CHOG |

PT | indicação geográfica protegida | IGP |

RO | indicație geografică protejată | IGP |

SK | chránené zemepisné označenie | CHZO |

SL | zaščitena geografska označba | ZGO |

FI | suojattu maantieteellinen merkintä | SMM |

SV | skyddad geografisk beteckning | SGB |

7. ‘Traditional Speciality Guaranteed’ and its abbreviation in the official languages of the Union

Official language of the Union | Term | Abbreviation |

BG | храна с традиционно специфичен характер | ХТСХ |

ES | especialidad tradicional garantizada | ETG |

CS | zaručená tradiční specialita | ZTS |

DA | garanteret traditionel specialitet | GTS |

DE | garantiert traditionelle Spezialität | g.t.S. |

ET | garanteeritud traditsiooniline toode | GTT |

EL | εγγυημένο παραδοσιακό ιδιότυπο προϊόν | Ε Π Ι Π |

EN | traditional speciality guaranteed | TSG |

FR | spécialité traditionnelle garantie | STG |

GA | sainearra traidisiúnta faoi ráthaíocht | STR |

HR | zajamčeno tradicionalni specijalitet | ZTS |

IT | specialità tradizionale garantita | STG |

LV | garantētu tradicionālo īpatnību produkts | GTĪP |

LT | garantuotas tradicinis gaminys | GTG |

HU | hagyományos különleges termék | HKT |

MT | speċjalità tradizzjonali garantita | STG |

NL | gegarandeerde traditionele specialiteit | GTS |

PL | gwarantowana tradycyjna specjalność | GTS |

PT | especialidade tradicional garantida | ETG |

RO | specialitate tradițională garantată | STG |

SK | zaručená tradičná špecialita | ZTŠ |

SL | zajamčena tradicionalna posebnost | ZTP |

FI | aito perinteinen tuote | APT |

SV | garanterad traditionell specialitet | GTS |

ANNEX XVIII

CLASSIFICATION OF PRODUCTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPECIALITIES GUARANTEED

1. Agricultural products intended for human consumption, listed in Annex I to the Treaty

• — Class 1.1. Fresh meat (and offal),

• — Class 1.2. Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.),

• — Class 1.3. Cheeses,

• — Class 1.4. Other products of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.),

• — Class 1.5. Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.),

• — Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed,

• — Class 1.7. Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom,

• — Class 1.8. Other products listed in Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.).

2. Foodstuffs and agricultural products referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

• — Class 2.1. Prepared meals,

• — Class 2.2. Beer,

• — Class 2.3. Chocolate and derived products,

• — Class 2.4. Bread,

• — Class 2.5. Pastry and cakes,

• — Class 2.6. Confectionery,

• — Class 2.7. Biscuits and other baker’s wares,

• — Class 2.8. Beverages made from plant extracts,

• — Class 2.9. Pasta,

• — Class 2.10. Salt,

• — Class 2.11. Aerated waters,

• — Class 2.12. Cork.

[^E0001]: Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1987/2658/oj).

[^E0002]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 of 30 October 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council with rules concerning the registration and the protection of geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (OJ L, 2025/27, 15.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/27/oj).

[^E0003]: 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)).’;