New Appellation of Origin

The new AO designates a blond quince paste, produced in the Argentine Province of San Juan, which forms part of the local culinary tradition. The characteristics of the “DULCE DE MEMBRILLO RUBIO DE SAN JUAN” derive from the specific quality of the quince grown in San Juan and of its production process.

The Resolution states the following:
 

1. The Certificate evidencing the right to use the AO “DULCE DE MEMBRILLO RUBIO DE SAN JUAN” is issued on behalf of the Regulatory Council of such AO.
2. The Resolution approves the following logo to commercialize the product protected by the AO, which must include the year and number of this Resolution:

3. The products identified with de AO “DULCE DE MEMBRILLO RUBIO DE SAN JUAN” must bear the Appellation of Origin distinctive sign approved by Resolution No. 546/2011 of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing (please see “Geographical Indications for Agricultural and Food Products”, published in Marval News # 109 of September 30, 2011).
4. According to Law No. 25,380, which states the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) and Appellations of Origin for agricultural and food products, the Argentine Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) as well as the corresponding national and/or international organizations must be notified of the above Resolution.

To conclude, this is the third AO for agricultural and food products that has been recognized in Argentina, since the passing of Law No. 25,380 (2001) as modified by Law 25,966 (2004), together with five GIs for the same kind of products.