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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8172
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture

Commission proposes to improve protection for geographical names and names of origin for agricultural products

Brussels, 15/03/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Friday, the European Commission adopted a proposal that amends the 1992 Regulation on protection of geographical names and names of origin of agricultural products and foodstuffs, in order to clarify certain elements. The proposal provides for the inclusion of wine vinegar in the scope of the Regulation and for mineral waters and spring water to be withdrawn (these were already covered by a directive dating back to July 1980). It aims to put an end...

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