Commission Regulation (EC) No 1726/98 of 22 July 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2037/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs
Date: 1998-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European symbol, agricultural product, designation of origin, foodstuff, labelling, location of production

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(Acts  whose  publication  is  obligatory)

COMMISSION  REGULATION  (EC)  No  1726/98 

of  22  July  1998

amending  Regulation  (EEC)  No  2037/93  laying  down  detailed  rules  for  the  application  of
Council  Regulation  (EEC)  No  2081/92  on  the  protection  of  geographical  indications  and
designations  of  origin  for  agricultural  products  and  foodstuffs

THE  COMMISSION  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,

origin, the name of the inspection service or body should
be  indicated  on  the  label  used  to  market  the  product;

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European
Community,

Whereas these factors require amendment of Commission
Regulation  (EC)  No  2037/93;

Having  regard  to  Council  Regulation  (EEC)  No  2081/92
of  14  July  1992  on  the  protection  of  geographical
indications  and  designations  of  origin  for  agricultural
products  and 
last  amended  by
Regulation  (EC)  No  1068/97 (2),  and 
in  particular
Article  16  thereof,

foodstuffs (1),  as 

Whereas,  to  add  value  to  the  protected  designations
of  origin  and  protected  geographical  indications  and
to  inform  consumers,  the  Community  symbol  provided
for  by  Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  2037/93 (3),
as  amended  by  Regulation  (EC)  No  1428/97 (4),  should
be  made  available  to  the  trade  professionals;

Whereas,  to  avoid  confusion  on  the  part  of  consumers
given  the  plethora  of  information  in  the  agrifood  sector,
it is important to ensure a minimum level of standardised
information  when  a  producer  and/or  processor  wishes
to  use  the  system  of  geographical 
indications  and
designations  of  origin  established  by  Regulation  (EEC)
No  2081/92;  whereas  the  producer  and/or  processor
should  accordingly  be  able  to  use  the  models  laid  down
in  this  Regulation;

Whereas,  to  strengthen  the  credibility  of  the  symbol
characterising  the  agricultural  products  or  foodstuffs
qualifying for a geographical indication or designation of

(1) OJ  L  208,  24.7.1992,  p.  1.
(2) OJ  L  156,  13.6.1997,  p.  10.
(3) OJ  L  185,  28.7.1993,  p.  5.
(4) OJ  L  196,  24.7.1997,  p.  39.

Whereas  the  measures  provided  for  in  this  Regulation
are  in  accordance  with  the  opinion  of  the  Regulatory
Committee on Geographical Indications and Designations
of  Origin,

HAS  ADOPTED  THIS  REGULATION:

Article  1

Regulation  (EEC)  No  2037/93  is  amended  as  follows:

1. The  following  Article  5b  is  inserted:

‘Article  5b

The Community symbol referred to in Article 5a shall
comprise  the  models  in  Annex  I  part  A  of  this
Regulation. The indications that can be used with the
symbol  are  those  listed  in  Annex  I  part  B  to  this
Regulation,  as  well  as  the  equivalent  traditional
national  terms.

To  use  the  Community  symbol  and  the  indications,
the  technical  reproduction  rules  laid  down  in  the
graphics  manual  in  Annex  II  to  this  Regulation  must
be  complied  with.’

2. The  following  Article  6a  is  inserted:

‘Article  6a

A  Member  State  may  stipulate  that  the  name  of  the
inspection  authority  or  body  referred  to  in  Article  10
of  Regulation  (EEC)  No  2081/92  falling-within  its

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own  inspection  structure  must  appear  on  the  label  of
the  agricultural  product  or  foodstuff.’

Article  2

3. The  text  annexed  to  this  Regulation  is  hereby  added

as  Annexes  I  and  II.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day
following  its  publication  in  the  Official  Journal  of  the
European  Communities.

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

Done  at  Brussels,  22  July  1998.

For  the  Commission

Franz  FISCHLER

Member  of  the  Commission

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ANNEX I

PART A.1

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PART  B

EC languages

Abbreviations

Indications

ES

DA

DE

EL

EN

FR

IT

NL

PO

FI

S

DOP/IGP

BOB/BGB

g.U./g.g.A.

ΠˆΠ/ΠΓΕ

PDO/PGI

AOP/IGP

DOP/IGP

BOB/BGA

DOP/IGP

SAN/SMM

SUB/SGB

denominación  de  origen  protegida
indicación geográfica protegida

beskyttet  oprindelsesbetegnelse
beskyttet  geografisk  betegnelse

geschützte  Ursprungsbezeichnung
geschützte  geographische  Angabe

(cid:240)ρ(cid:239)(cid:243)(cid:244)Æ(cid:244)(cid:229)υ(cid:222)µ(cid:229)νη  (cid:239)ν(cid:239)µÆ(cid:243)(cid:221)Æ  (cid:240)ρ(cid:239)(cid:229)λ(cid:229)υ(cid:139) (cid:243)(cid:229)ως
(cid:240)ρ(cid:239)(cid:243)(cid:244)Æ(cid:244)(cid:229)υ(cid:222)µ(cid:229)νη  γ(cid:229)ωγρÆ(cid:230)Øκη(cid:139) (cid:219)ν(cid:228)(cid:229)ØŒη

protected  designation  of  origin
protected  geographical  indication

appellation  d’origine  protégée
indication  géographique  protégée

denominazione  d’origine  protetta
indicazione  geografica  protetta

beschermde  oorsprongsbenaming
beschermde  geografische  aanduiding

denominação  de  origem  protegida
indicação geográfica protegida

suojattu  alkuperänimitys
suojattu  maantieteellinen  merkintä

skyddad  ursprungsbeteckning
skyddad  geografisk  beteckning

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ANNEX  II

GRAPHIC  MANUAL

CONTENTS

1.

Introduction

The  reason  for  having  a  logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. General  use  of  PDO/PGI  logos

2.1. Reference  colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2. Single-colour logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3. Contrast  with  background  colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4. Typography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5. Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6. Reduction  sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.7. Placement  of  the  logo  on  packaging  and  labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Specilic use

3.1.

In  the  media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2. Other  uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Original bromides

4.1. Two-colour  selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2. Outlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3. Single-colour  positive  selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4. Single-colour negative selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5. Colour  samples  sheets  (yellow  und  blue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.

INTRODUCTION

THE REASON FOR HAVING A LOGO?

The logo will allow producers of
their products among
consumers in the European Union. It is applied on products whose name has been registered in the
context of a Community system to protect and enhance geographical designations, established by
Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

food products to increase awarness of

In order to be registered under this Regulation, a designation must meet the criteria for a Protected
Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). Above all there must be a link
between the product and the geographical area where it is produced. There categories, are differentiated
only by the nature of the link, the protection afforded by the Regulation being identical for both.

The Community register links the geographical name to a particular set of specifications. Controls
organised by Member States ensure the protection of the consumer by guaranteeing respect for the
designation of origin and the specifications.

There is already a Community logo which guarantees the traditional specific character of certain
products independently of their place of production; the new logo has been created on this model.
Furthermore, the design is for the two classifications (PDO and PGI). This allows a synergy between the
different graphic representations of the European systems and avoids a proliferation of symbols in the
market place.

The presence of this logo is a genuine guarantee for all European consumers, making it clear that the
special nature of this product lies in its geographical origin. Because of this, products will inspire more
confidence.

As producers, the logo provides you which a marketing tool. You will be able to put the logo on the
labels or packaging of your products, and also use it in your advertising.

This graphic manual is meant to act as a guide for you in reproducing the logo. Different possibilities
for using it have been worked out, allowing you to make your choice depending on your requirements
for printed material.

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These graphics are based on the logo for Guaranteed Traditional Speciality but differ from it in the blue
colour of the pointed peaks and in the inner area of the logo.

A graphical representation of furrows in a ploughed field has been incorporated as a reference to the
origin and geographical provenance of the products identified by these logos.

PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

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2.

GENERAL USE OF PDO / PGI LOGOS

2.1. REFERENCE COLOURS

When used on packaging and labels, these logos should appear in colour, using either direct colours
(Pantone) or a four-colour process.

LOGO IN PANTONE

Logos in Pantone

BLUE: Pantone Reflex Blue
YELLOW: Pantone 109
Text in Blue

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LOGO IN FOUR-COLOUR PROCESS

Logos in four-colour process

A logo in four-colour process will be the most common application option.

BLUE: 100 % cyan + 80 % magenta
YELLOW: 90 % yellow + 10 % magenta
Text in blue

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2.2. SINGLE-COLOUR LOGOS

If the printing colours on the packaging or labelling of some products are totally different from the
reference colours of the logos, there are two suitable approaches:

Logo in positive

If the background colour of the packaging or label is light, use the logo in positive format, using the
darkest print colour on the packaging or label.

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Logo in negative

If the background colour of the packaging or label is dark, use the logo in negative format, using the
background colour of the packaging or label.

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2.3. CONTRAST WITH BACKGROUND COLOURS

If the logo is used in colour on coloured backgrounds which make it difficult to read, use a delimiting
outer circle around the logo to improve its contrast with the background colours.

LOGO ON COLOURED BACKGROUND

2.4. TYPOGRAPHY

Use Times Roman capitals for the wording. If using only the wording, reduce the letter size according to
the norms set down in section 2.6.

T i m e s R o m a n

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

2.5. LANGUAGE

You are free to use the language version or versions of your choice according to need.

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2.6. REDUCTION SIZES

On packaging

If the application of the logos on different types of packaging and labels makes reduction neccessary, the
stipulated minimum size is 15 mm in diameter..

In the print media
(Press, leaflets, etc.)

For this particular use the stipulated minimum size is 25 mm in diameter.

2.7. PLACEMENT OF THE LOGO ON PACKAGING AND LABELS

The use of the PDO and PGI logos serves to confer a specific value on the products on which they are
used, and to make them stand out from others. The most effective application of the logos is therefore
in colour, since they will thus have greater presence and be recognised more easily and quickly by the
consumer.

The use of the PDO and PGI logos using a single colour or in negative is only recommended in cases
where technical difficulties make their application in colour impossible.

3.

SPECIFIC USE

3.1.

IN THE MEDIA

For advertising purposes (press campaigns, magazines, posters, TV, audio-visual media, direct marketing
etc.) the logos must appear in colour.

3.2. OTHER USES

When the logos are used in other settings, such as on vehicles or in shop windows, etc., the guidelines
for the use of colour set out above should be followed as far as possible.

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4. ORIGINAL BROMIDES

4.1. TWO-COLOUR SELECTION

PDO

DANSK

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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DANSK

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

DEUTSCH

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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DEUTSCH

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

EKKGMIJA

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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EKKGMIJA

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

ENGLISH

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

ESPAN˜ OL

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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ESPAN˜ OL

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

FRANC¸ AIS

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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ITALIANO

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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ITALIANO

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

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SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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NEDERLANDS

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PDO

PORTUGUEˆ S

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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PORTUGUEˆ S

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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SUOMI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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SUOMI

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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SVENSKA

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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SVENSKA

PGI

SELECTION OF YELLOW

SELECTION OF BLUE

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4.2. OUTLINES

PDO

PGI

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4.3. SINGLE-COLOUR POSITIVE SELECTION

PDO

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PDO

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Pantone Reflex Blue