EN
27.1.2023
Official Journal of the European Union
C 30/27
Analytical parameter: safranal content4 Loose saffron: > 65 % Packed saffron: > 65 % 1
Expressed as a direct measurement of absorbency at 440 nm over dry weight.
2
Expressed as a direct measurement of absorbency at 330 nm over dry weight.
3
Expressed as a direct measurement of absorbency at 257 nm over dry weight.
4
Expressed as a percentage of the total content of volatile substances.
3.3.
Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only) —
3.4.
Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area —
3.5.
Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product to which the registered name refers —
3.6.
Specific rules concerning labelling of the product to which the registered name refers The following image must appear on the labelling in the defined colours.
The number XXYYYYYYYY is an alphanumeric code in which XX are two letters of the alphabet identifying the year of production of the saffron and YYYYYYYY is a number identifying the packaging.
The containers in which the protected saffron is packaged for consumption will bear a seal of warranty, label or numbered secondary label issued by the inspection body in such a way that the containers cannot be reused.
4.
Concise definition of the geographical area The area covered by the designation extends from the central region of Castile-La Mancha to the south-east.
The central core of the designation area encompasses the districts of La Mancha in the provinces of Toledo, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Albacete.