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Notwithstanding paragraph 1(a), certain geographical designations shall be treated as designations of origin where the raw materials for the products concerned come from a geographical area larger than, or different from, the processing area, provided that: the production area of the raw materials is defined; special conditions for the production of the raw materials exist; and there are inspection arrangements to ensure that the conditions referred to in point (b) are adhered to. The designations in question must have been recognised as designations of origin in the country of origin before 1 May 2004.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-08 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.