Cyprus has been granted a 5-year transition period by the European Commission to comply with the requirements for the production of halloumi as a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), as the initial 10-year transition period requested by the Republic of Cyprus expires on July 9. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture will issue a decree regarding the quotas for sheep-goat milk and cow's milk, and will also consult with all stakeholders before the final adoption of the decree.
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