The EU denies protected designation of origin for 'Piešťanské bahno'
27 Mar 2026
Effective: 19 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Producers and marketers of the Slovak product 'Piešťanské bahno'
Summary
The European Commission rejects the registration of 'Piešťanské bahno' as a Protected Designation of Origin. The Slovak product does not meet the requirements set by European regulations on geographical indications.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Decision 2026/620 denies the application for PDO protection of the product 'Piešťanské bahno', a thermal mud from Piešťany (Slovakia), for failing to meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. This regulation establishes the framework for the protection of geographical indications of agricultural …
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0620: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/620 de la Comisión, de 19 de marzo de 2026, por la que se deniega una solicitud de protección de una indicación geográfica de conformidad con el artículo 21, apartado 1, del Reglamento (UE) 2024/1143 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, Piešťanské bahno (DOP) [notificada con el número C(2026) 1792]