Enhanced Controls on PDO Halloumi in Cyprus
October 9, 2024
The parliamentary committee on Agriculture warns of the need to intensify controls on Halloumi with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), due to unfair competition from products coming from the occupied territories. The Minister of Agriculture mentioned the ministry's efforts to maintain Halloumi as Cyprus's main export product. There are ongoing appeals against the PDO and actions to tighten legislation. The Cypriot authorities are working to remove products that do not meet the specifications from the EU market.