A Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) has banned producers of cheap competing Parmesan-style cheeses from using the Parmigiano Reggiano trademark.
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The ruling, which applies to makers throughout Europe and in the traditional region of the hard gourmet cheese, has been welcomed by the authentic Italian producers.
In a statement released earlier today [Tuesday], the ECJ said: “For reasons of consumer protection and competition, “imitation” Parmesan manufactured in Italy is not eligible for protection under the transitional procedure for designation of origin.”
