C 154/66
3.3.
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
2.5.2023
Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only) The raw material for ‘Espárrago de Navarra’ consists of asparagus spears of the species Asparagus officinalis L. grown exclusively in the defined geographical area.
Asparagus to be sold fresh must consist of whole spears that are fresh in appearance and fresh-smelling, sound, unbruised, free of damage caused by insects or rodents, clean and well-drained after washing.
Fresh-cut asparagus must be peeled and packed in a way that keeps it fresh.
Heat-preserved asparagus must be ‘Extra’ class or Class I produce, hermetically sealed into containers and heatsterilised.
Heat-preserved asparagus may be sold as whole asparagus, short asparagus or asparagus tips, and either peeled or unpeeled.
3.4.
Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area All growing and handling or processing operations must take place in the identified geographical area.
3.5.
Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to The asparagus spears are to be sold fresh, as fresh-cut produce or in heat-preserved formats.
The contents of each unit placed on the market must always be uniform and consist only of asparagus grown in the production area, of the authorised varieties, and meeting the quality and sizing requirements applicable to a single commercial category.
3.6.
Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to The label used to market the product must include the words ‘Espárrago de Navarra’ and the PGI’s own official logo:
Each pack must also bear a certification label with a unique serial number, affixed at the registered facility in a way that ensures it cannot be reused.
Certification labels are supplied and checked by the Regulatory Board (the PDO management body) and made available in non-discriminatory terms to all operators that request them and comply with the product specification.
Here is an example of a certification label:
The labelling must state the presentation format used (fresh, fresh-cut, or heat-preserved).