Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001835/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Céline Imart (PPE)
Since 2001, France has granted the registered designation of origin (AOC) to certain forest products, such as wood from Chartreuse and Jura. These labels promote sustainable forestry practices, protect local know-how and support the economy of these upland areas.
However, Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications for agricultural products now excludes forest products, which are covered by the new Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on craft and industrial products. This recategorisation deprives these products of access to the European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which is an essential condition for maintaining their national AOC.
Furthermore, the transition to the craft geographical indication label is unsatisfactory because it lacks visibility among consumers, even though the production process is more in line with that of an AOC, given its concentration in a particular territory.
- 1.Does the Commission intend to revise Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 to bring forest products back within its scope?
- 2.In the absence of a revision in the immediate future, what solutions can the Commission propose to preserve European recognition of forest AOCs such as those of Chartreuse and Jura wood?
Submitted: 7.5.2025