You need Brussels' Bureaucracy (well, sometimes like you need a hole in the head).
We have Protected Designation of Origin/ Protected Geographical Indication for some regional food or drink.
If it's not from the Champagne region of France it is NOT champagne.
If the pasty is not from Cornwall it is NOT a Cornish pasty.
Too late for Cheddar, but Stilton is okay. No joy for Bologna, but Spain's Serrano ham qualifies.
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