17.8.2023
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 288/11
Point 3.6 [sic] of the single document The logo must always be displayed in its entirety.
The use of the simplified logo i.e. where the outer logo is absent, is solely and exclusively allowed in the ‘vignette’ version.
However, the reverse, i.e. a logo depicting only the words ‘Pecorino Crotonese’, is not allowed.
To sum up, there are three authorised versions of the logo: horizontal, vertical and ‘vignette’.
The ‘vignette’ version of the logo must be printed on the Pecorino by fire branding, die stamping or food ink stamping on one of the sides of the cheese.
The alphanumerical identification code for the cheese dairy must be displayed.
It may be printed directly on the cheese using the above-mentioned methods or be displayed on the label.
The heel of the cheese may be marked on an optional basis.
It is permitted to reproduce the logo on this part of the cheese using the established methods.’
The purpose of the ‘Pecorino Crotonese’ logo is to highlight the characteristics of a distinctive, high quality cheese that is linked to the production area.
The logo was redesigned to reinforce this meaning, creating more harmony between the graphics and text, while at the same time allowing the use of a simplified version of the logo.
The logo combines graphics and text in a defined and recognisable ‘vignette’ form that is suitable for many uses, particularly when the cheeses are being marked (either by fire branding or die stamping).