# Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs, Article 21: Grounds for opposition

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. A reasoned statement of opposition as referred to in Article 51(2) shall be admissible only if it is received by the Secretary of State before expiry of the time limit and if it:
(a) gives duly substantiated reasons why the proposed registration is incompatible with the terms of this Regulation; or
(b) shows that use of the name is lawful, renowned and economically significant for similar agricultural products or foodstuffs.
2. The criteria referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 shall be assessed in relation to the territory of Great Britain.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/1151/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-1151/article-21
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