Guidance

Protected food name: Iveagh rapeseed oil

An application for Iveagh rapeseed oil to get PGI status.

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No longer being considered by the EU GI scheme until registered under the UK GI scheme. (Post-Brexit agreement).

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This document provides detail on a food product from the UK, Iveagh rapeseed oil, which is being considered under the EU protected food names scheme.

We have applied to the EU for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for this product. We submitted the application on 23 July 2019.

If you disagree with this decision you may submit an appeal to Defra by midnight on 23 October 2019. Appeals should be emailed to protectedfoodnames@defra.gov.uk

The EU protected food name scheme covers regional and traditional foods whose authenticity and origin can be guaranteed.

The EU will only give a product the PGI mark if they decide it has a reputation, characteristics or qualities that are a result of the area it’s associated with.

Published 14 September 2015
Last updated 30 July 2019 + show all updates
  1. Updated to show that an application to the EU has been submitted for this product. Any appeals on this decision should be sent to Defra by 23 October 2019.

  2. Added the updated specification document.

  3. Removed a link to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland consultation as the consultation has now closed.

  4. A link has been added to the consultation page for Iveagh rapeseed oil.

  5. First published.