Law no. 139/I of 2006 on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products and Food.

This Law, consisting of 40 articles, applies to the categories of agricultural products and foodstuffs specified in the European Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 for the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin of agricultural products and foodstuffs. The Law defines powers and obligations of the Competent Authority, including: examination of proposed registrations of agricultural products or foodstuffs, informing citizens regarding the proposed registrations of agricultural products or food. Matters covered by the Law concern: establishment of advisory committee; definition of criteria for the application of a registration; right to appeal agains the application for registration of the appellation of origin or geographical indication and related procedure; maintenance of a register of names with temporary protection; objections to the Commission of the European Communities; approval of the use of a protected designation of origin or geographical indication and right to produce products with geographical indications; appointment of inspectors and definition of their duties and powers, including controls on packaging, storage and transport of food and agriculture products; criminal provisions; power to make Regulations.