Turkiye’s saffron receives EU geographical indications registration

Saffron from Safranbolu in Turkiye’s Western Black Sea region has received a geographical indications registration from the EU

Safranbolu’s saffron has received a geographical indication registration from the EU, Rifat Hisarciklioglu, president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkiye (TOBB), said on his social media account X.

Hisarciklioglu said that Safranbolu’s saffron has become Turkiye’s 19th product to receive a geographical indication registration from the EU. He stated, “Safranbolu saffron marks our country’s first spice to be registered in the EU. This achievement is indeed auspicious for our country. I extend my congratulations to everyone who played a part in this success.”

Avrupa Birliği’nden tescilli ilk baharatımız Safranbolu Safranı oldu. ?

Safranbolu Safranı, AB'den coğrafi işaret tescili alan 19. ürünümüz. ?? ??

Ülkemize hayırlı olsun. Emeği geçen herkesi kutluyorum.

Avrupa Birliği süreci devam eden 45 coğrafi işaret ve 5 geleneksel ürün… pic.twitter.com/yoOFULcFCz

— Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu (@RHisarciklioglu) January 17, 2024

Source: Newsroom & Anadolu Agency