Is Van Otlu Peyniri a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Van Otlu Peyniri is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 405 as a designation of origin.
Which region does Van Otlu Peyniri belong to?
According to the registration, Van Otlu Peyniri belongs to Van.
What does "designation of origin" mean?
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
Native to the Van area, this cheese belongs to Anatolia's tradition of herbed block cheeses. The herbs in its name lend their scent as it matures. A registered designation of origin keeps its production tied to Van.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 405
Status
Registered
Registered on
30 December 2018
Applied on
27 July 2017
Registrant
Van Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası
File number
C2017/070
Product group
Peynirler
designation of origin
Designation of origin: the entire production process belongs to this region alone.
