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CORNISH PASTIES INGREDIENTS - A CLARIFICATION
Following some press coverage over the past few
days, the Cornish Pasty Association can confirm that the European
Commission (EC) does not dictate ingredients or names of ingredients
for products seeking EU protected status.
Products from the UK looking to get protected status prepare their
applications stipulating the criteria, description and recipe of their
food products. The EC will evaluate the applications once they are
revised by Defra. The EC will provide the final approval on any
particular product.
The Cornish Pasty Association has applied for Protected Geographical
Indication to request that only Cornish pasties made in Cornwall and to
the traditional recipe and manner are called Cornish pasties.
Larry File, Chairman of the Cornish Pasty Association, commented: “We
have been working to get protected status for the Cornish pasties for
eight years now. The members of the Association share an enormous
baking experience, which was used when we put the PGI application
together. It is important that British people and food producers
understand the importance of protecting our food products from inferior
imitations. It is in our best interest, for our food heritage and local
economies, to safeguard our quality produce. We should encourage more
producers to protect their foods and the EC plays an important role in
giving the final seal of approval.”
ENDS
Issue date: 23rd August 2010
Background
EU agriculture product quality policy:
Click Here
Original CPA submission:
Click Here
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