Agricultural products and foodstuffs: designation of origin, geographical indication (amend. Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92)

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Jean-Claude FRUTEAU (PES, France) and amended the Commission's proposal. (Please refer to the document dated 5/11/02.) Parliament also made the following amendment: - if the application concerns a name that also indicates a border geographical area, or a traditional name connected with that geographical area situated in a Member State, the third country to which the application is made must consult the Member state in question. If the groups agree on an overall solution, the countries concerned may submit a joint application for registration.�