Ruling denies Asda its slice of ham

The European Court of Justice ruled on 20 May 2003 that Parma ham should be sliced and packaged in the region of production. Similarly, Grano Padano cheese could only be grated and packaged in the region of production.

http://curia.europa.eu/en/actu/communiques/cp03/aff/cp0342en.htm http://curia.europa.eu/en/actu/communiques/cp03/aff/cp0342en.htm

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