Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1900 of 18 October 2017 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Varaždinsko zelje (PDO))

The name ‘Varaždinsko zelje’ (PDO) is registered. The name in the first paragraph identifies a product from class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed of annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 .

Where, in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the term ‘Varaždinsko’ is used on labelling with reference to the variety of the cabbage product, the country of origin shall be also indicated in the same field of vision, in letters of the same size as those of the name. In such cases, the use of any flags, emblems, signs or other graphic representations on the labels that might mislead consumers, in particular as regards the characteristics, origin or provenance of the product, shall be prohibited.

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