Monika Żuchowska-Grzywacz

Regional Product in the System of EU, Polish and Slovak Law

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24040/sap.2024.11.4.215-228

 Citácia:  ŻUCHOWSKA-GRZYWACZ, M. 2024  Regional Product in the System of EU, Polish and Slovak Law. In Štát a právo [online]. 2024, vol. 11, no. 4. pp. 215-228 [cit. dátum  citovania]. ISSN 2644-643X. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24040/sap.2024.11.4.215-228

Abstract: Regional products play an important role in shaping cultural identity, local heritage and the economy of regions. In the context of EU, Polish and Slovakian law, issues related to the registration, protection and promotion of regional products are the subject of special attention and regulation. In this article we will analyse the legal system of the European Union and the regulations in force in Poland and Slovakia concerning regional products. We will look at the definition and criteria of regional products, registration procedures, legal protection and the importance of these products for local communities and the regional economy. By comparing the EU, Polish and Slovakian approaches to the issue of regional products, we try to show similarities, differences and challenges related to the promotion and protection of culinary and cultural heritage at regional and international levels.

In order to expand on the issues identified, a content analysis and document analysis method will be used to show the complexity of the issue and its legal relevance. Due to the specificity of the study, content analysis and document analysis methods will be used. They will allow for a comprehensive analysis of the collected material, which is EU and national legislation. Legal acts, legal monographs, commentaries and scientific articles will be used.

Key words: regional product, EU law, Polish law, Slovak law, protection of cultural heritage, promotion of local traditions, registration of regional products, geographical protection, regional economy