Division 3.6 Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

Cheeses protected by the ‘Queso Manchego’ Designation of Origin may be dispatched and placed into circulation by dairies and registered undertakings only in packaging of a type that does not affect their quality.

‘Queso Manchego’ is always marketed with the rind, which may have been washed.

‘Queso Manchego’ may also be coated in paraffin, covered with legally authorised inactive transparent substances or dipped in olive oil, provided that the rind maintains its natural colour and appearance and the casein label can be read.

Under no circumstances may substances be used that turn the rind black.

‘Queso Manchego’ may be marketed in portions, sliced or grated, provided that it is packaged and its origin can be identified. This operation may be carried out outside the area of origin by undertakings that have accepted and comply with the agreed protocol so as to guarantee the operations undergone by ‘Queso Manchego’ and ensure its traceability.

Packaging must comply with current legislation.