Welsh Leeks

Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 16 February 2022
• Last updated: 1 December 2022 — See all updates

• Registered name: Welsh Leeks
• Register: Foods: designated origin and geographical indication
• Status: Registered
• Class or category of product: 1.6 Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed
• Protection type: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Date of application: 25 October 2021
• Date of registration (UK scheme): 1 December 2022
• Reason for protection: Application to UK scheme from 2021

Product Specification

product specification Welsh Leeks PGI

Product Specification Welsh translation

product specification Welsh Leeks PGI Welsh translation

Decision Notice

Decision Notice Welsh Leeks PGI

Published 16 February 2022
Last updated 1 December 2022 + show all updates

1. 1 December 2022

   Welsh Leeks are now protected as PGI under the UK Government GI scheme

2. 11 November 2022

   Decision Notice to register Welsh Leeks as a PGI under the Uk GI scheme published

3. 25 July 2022

   This application has been published to allow persons with a legitimate interest the right to object to the registration of Welsh Leeks PGI

4. 16 February 2022

   First published.