
Article 1 
The geographical indication ‘Absinthe de Pontarlier’ is registered. In accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/787, the present Regulation confers on the name ‘Absinthe de Pontarlier’ the protection referred to in Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787.
Article 2 
The geographical indication ‘Absinthe de Pontarlier’ is protected as a whole, whereas the term ‘absinthe’ may continue to be used in labelling and presentations within the territory of the Union provided that the principles and rules applicable in its legal order are complied with.
Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 12 August 2019.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Phil HOGAN
Member of the Commission