Poland: Made in Poland Logo to be Implemented on January 1, 2017

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As of January 1, 2017 a new regulations on voluntary marking of foodstuffs with the words “Produkt polski” (Made in Poland) is likely to go into effect in Poland. The new act after being approved by lower house of Parliament is currently going through approval process of the upper house of Polish Parliament. Manufacturers will be able to place logo "Produkt Polski" on products produced in Poland with the use of Polish raw materials and containing no more than 25 percent components derived from imported ingredients (this percent does not include water content). Meat used in products marked with logo "Produkt Polski" should be "derived from animals born on the Polish territory and whose breeding and slaughter took place on Polish territory. Polish authorities explain that the move to introduce the logo "Produkt Polski" helps producers, who are eager to meet the needs of consumers interested in purchasing products made in the country.

Poland: Made in Poland Logo to be Implemented on January 1, 2017

 

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Europe and Eurasia, Poland

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