Registration of the protected geographical indication 'Kilichi du Niger' in the EU
13 Mar 2026
Effective: 06 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Importers, distributors and traders of African food products in the EU
Summary
The EU officially registers Kilichi du Niger as a Protected Geographical Indication. This protects this traditional product from Niger in the European market.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation 2026/556 registers Kilichi du Niger (spiced dried meat from Niger) in the EU geographical indications register pursuant to Regulation 2024/1143. This registration grants legal protection to the name throughout the entire EU territory, preventing its misuse by unauthorised producers. European imp…
Full official title
CELEX:32026R0556: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/556 de la Comisión, de 6 de marzo de 2026, relativo a la inscripción de la indicación geográfica Kilichi du Niger (IGP) en el registro de indicaciones geográficas de la Unión de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) 2024/1143 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo