This Week in Arts & Culture — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Geographical indications: new registrations under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143; PGI and PDO entries for Oliva Alta Daunia, Flores Bajawa, Kopi Arabika Flores Manggarai; amendment for Coteaux des Baronnies.
October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Geographical indications: new registrations under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143; PGI and PDO entries for Oliva Alta Daunia, Flores Bajawa, Kopi Arabika Flores Manggarai; amendment for Coteaux des Baronnies.
📋 In This Week's Newsletter
• ⚖️ EU Legislation
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week
EU Legislation (Official Journal)
Registration of Geographical Indication Oliva Alta Daunia (PDO)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2341 of 14 October 2026 registers the geographical indication 'Oliva Alta Daunia' (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications. The act implements provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on quality schemes for agricultural products, following Italy's application. No opposition was received pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. The regulation enters into force twenty days after publication in the Official Journal.
Registration of Geographical Indication Kopi Arabika Flores Manggarai (PGI)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2339 of 14 October 2026 confirms the registration of 'Kopi Arabika Flores Manggarai' (PGI) from Indonesia. The application, received before the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, was processed under the transitional provisions. No opposition was filed, and the PGI is now included in the Union register as per Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
Registration of Geographical Indication Flores Bajawa (PGI)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2336 of 14 October 2026 registers 'Flores Bajawa' (PGI) in the EU register of geographical indications. The Indonesian application was published in line with the procedures set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. No statements of opposition were received, finalising the entry.
Amendment to the Product Specification of Coteaux des Baronnies (PGI)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2337 of 14 October 2026 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the protected geographical indication 'Coteaux des Baronnies' (PGI). The amendment was requested by France and processed according to Article 24(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. No opposition was submitted; the amendment is now effective.
Amendment to Anti-Dumping Regulation for Ceramic Tiles
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2319 of 19 October 2026 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265 on anti-dumping duties for ceramic tiles from India and Türkiye. The change reflects the company name update from Varmora Granito Private Limited to Varmora Granito Limited under TARIC code A013. The regulation clarifies that anti-dumping duties and procedural rights remain unchanged following the name change.
What We're Reading This Week
- French tourism industry fears damage to country's appeal amid violence: 'My family in Brazil told me not to go to Paris': Recent unrest in France prompts concerns among tourism officials as international travelers reconsider visiting popular destinations like Paris.
