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enTurkish products with European Union geographical indications increased to 23
Rifat Hisarjklyoglu, president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), announced that Bingöl Honey and Osmaniye Peanuts have received geographical indication from the European Union (EU). As a result, the number of products registered geographically by the EU increased to 23.
Hisarjklyoglu: "We, as TOBB and the stock exchange community, are actively working to create local and geographically labeled products. At present, the EU registration process is ongoing for an additional 53 geographical products and 5 traditional product names".
Turkey products already registered in the EU: Pakhlaw from Gaziantep, figs from Aydin, apricot from Malatya, chestnut from Aydin, olive oil from Milas, white oil from Bayramich, garlic from Tashkerwo, hazel from Giresun, Kunefe from Antaquia, Granada from Suruca, Walnut from Chaglaianserite, olives from Gemlík, Edremit olive oil, olives from Milas, tomatoes from Ayaş, tarkhan Kahramanmaraş, olives from Remit Green, cheese from Ezine, Sabolu, olive oil from Memn, olive oil from Arabaydın, Copper from Meme.
