Will the European Union Prove to be Lactose Intolerant? The European Union's Attempt to Strike a Delicate Balance between Protecting Appellation of Origin for Cheese and the Promotion of Free Movement of Goods between Member States

Authors

• Danielle B. Shalov

Abstract

The note examines the tension within the European Union between protecting traditional cheese-making methods through designations of origin and ensuring the free movement of goods. It highlights how the EU has navigated this balance through regulations and judicial decisions, ultimately favoring free trade while attempting to preserve cultural and geographical heritage tied to food production.

Disciplines

Food and Drug Law | Intellectual Property Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Danielle B. Shalov, Will the European Union Prove to be Lactose Intolerant? The European Union's Attempt to Strike a Delicate Balance between Protecting Appellation of Origin for Cheese and the Promotion of Free Movement of Goods between Member States, 11 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 1099 (2004).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol11/iss3/10