# EU protection for Teaca fermented cheese

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-protection-for-teaca-fermented-cheese
> Updated: 2026-09-14T03:00:28.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The European Commission has granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to “Brânză frământată de Teaca” (also referred to as Tekei gyúrt sajt), a traditional cheese produced in the Teaca area of Bistrița-Năsăud county, Romania.

The certification mandates that all critical production stages, including the use of raw, unpasteurized cow's milk and the traditional processes of acidification, heating, and kneading, must occur within the specified geographic region. A defining characteristic of the product is its packaging in natural pig bladders, which shapes the cheese and contributes to its specific texture, aroma, and rind. The resulting product typically weighs between 0.4 and 2 kilograms.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Tekei gyúrt sajt receives European Union protection

Tekei gyúrt sajt, a traditional cheese from Teaca, Romania, has received European Union geographical protection, securing its production methods and regional identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tekei-gyrt-sajt-receives-european-union-protection

### 2026-09-09: Teaca fermented cheese receives EU Protected Geographical Indication status

Teaca's fermented cheese has become the 18th Romanian product to receive EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, recognizing its traditional production in Bistrița-Năsăud.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brnz-frmntat-de-teaca-receives-eu-protected-geographical-indication-status

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