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Greek agricultural certification and oversight initiatives

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2026-09-21 14:54 UTC → 2026-09-22 08:09 UTC · added removed

Greece is implementing various initiatives to enhance the certification, oversight, and value of its agricultural products. In the Western Greece Region, a financial support program has been announced to assist local producers in securing Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), and Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status. This program, running through June 2028, aims to increase the market value of regional agri-food products by covering technical costs for certification applications. Concurrently, the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT) has entered launched a partnership with the OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to strengthen reform the oversight of organic production. This collaboration production certification and inspection system. Led by Minister Margaritis Schoinas, the initiative focuses on improving traceability, transparency, and fraud prevention through implementing risk-based supervision inspections and utilizing data analysis, analysis to identify irregularities, combat fraud, and improve traceability. Spyros Protopsaltis, General Secretary of Rural Development and Food, noted that the collaboration marks a transition toward an “organized, digital, and more effective regulatory framework.” The project leverages international expertise and best practices from other EU member states, working in coordination with the European Commission Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) to bolster ensure the credibility reliability of the Greek organic sector. products.

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