Brussels, 04/01/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 23 December 2005, the European Commission adopted to proposals to clarify and streamline rules for protected geographical indications (PGI), protected designations of origin (PDOs) and “traditional specialities guaranteed”. At the present time, some 720 regional and speciality products in the EU have denominations registered under EU quality schemes, including more than 150 cheeses, some 160 meats and meat-based products, 150 fruits or vegetables...