'Scottish Salmon' Handed Protected Status in European Union

'Scottish salmon' handed protected status in European Union

“SCOTTISH salmon” has won protected status across the European Union ...

Scottish salmon earns EU mark of quality

The European Commission has confirmed that “Scottish salmon” is now a protected geographical indication, meaning only fish raised in defined Scottish coastal regions can carry the name within the EU. The decision replaces the previous protection for “Scottish farmed salmon” and brings the EU label into line with the UK PGI introduced after Brexit.​ Under the strict geographical designation, only salmon reared in the coastal region of mainland Sc…

Scottish salmon gains updated PGI as bloc drops ‘farmed’ from label

Scottish salmon gains EU protected status as exports approach £1bn. Scottish salmon has secured protected geographical indication (PGI) status across the European Union, giving legal protection to the term “Scottish salmon” in one of the sector’s most important export markets. The European Commission decision, which aligns with a UK PGI introduced after Brexit, means only [...]

Scottish salmon secures protected status across the EU

It replaces the previous 'Scottish farmed salmon' protection and aligns the EU label with the UK's post-Brexit PGI The EU has granted Scottish salmon