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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-1019/annex-II/division-SUMMARY/division-4/division-4.6",
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  "legislation": "eur/2009/1019",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 1019/2009 of 28 October 2009 approving minor amendments to the specification of a name registered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Pouligny-Saint-Pierre (PDO))",
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  "path": "annex/II/division/SUMMARY/division/4/division/4.6",
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  "number": "4.6",
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  "text": "This Touraine goat’s cheese has been distinct from those in neighbouring regions since the 18th century, having adopted an original shape, which, according to tradition, is modelled on that of the Pouligny church tower. It very quickly became renowned for its authenticity, something which was confirmed when it was awarded a prize in the 1901 Paris competition. At a very early stage, the producers' group took steps to maintain the specific nature of the cheese, and in 1976 achieved recognition in the form of designation of origin status being granted.\nThe area in question enjoys reliable conditions with regard to climate (warmer and drier weather than in surrounding areas), geology (low quality soil with a high clay and sand content) and flora which encourages the rearing of goats and has therefore resulted in the traditional production of this cheese.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
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  "version": "current",
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/1019/annex/II/division/SUMMARY/division/4/division/4.6",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:51:10.100171+00:00"
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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