Bingöl Honey in Turkiye became the first honey registered by the European Union

Bingöl University, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Bingöl Beekeepers Association, has successfully registered Bingöl honey as a geographical indication (GI) with the European Union. This makes it the 23rd GI product in Turkey and the first in the honey category. The registration process, which began in 2022, involved transporting the honey to Europe for the 'International Geographical Indication Mobilization' and its official announcement in the EU Official Gazette on March 12, 2024. The completion of a three-month process on July 10, 2024, marked its official registration. The initiative aims to boost the value of Bingöl honey and create a significant economic opportunity for farmers and beekeepers in the region.

As a result of the work carried out by Bingöl University, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and Bingöl Beekeepers Association, under the coordination of Bingöl Governorship, Bingöl honey was registered as a geographical indication by the European Union. While Bingöl Honey became the 23rd product of the country, it showed its quality as the first product in the field of honey. Bingöl Honey, registered as a geographical product by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, was transported to Europe within the scope of the 'International Geographical Indication Mobilization'. Bingöl Honey, whose application was approved by the EU Commission, was announced in the EU Official Gazette on 12 March 2024. With the completion of the three-month process, Bingöl Honey was officially registered by the EU on July 10, 2024. “Bingöl honey is Turkey's leader in the field of honey.” Stating that Bingöl honey carried the flag to the top, Governor ...