Press Release: European Commission proposes geographical protection of ‘Feta’ cheese

The European Commission adopted a proposal on 14 June 2002 for a Council regulation on the registration of the Greek 'Feta' cheese as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). According to the proposal, “Feta” cheese can only be produced in certain areas of Greece and respecting strict product specifications. Producers in other Member States or not respecting these specifications will be given a maximum 5-year transitional period to change the name or to stop production.