With no objections, the Commission has verified that it is nearing the end of the process of awarding Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) designation.

Due to the fact that cattle in all 32 counties are able to naturally graze in wide fields for the most of their lives, Irish beef will now be able to be marketed and sold on this basis.

This is not the case for raising beef in the majority of other nations, where cattle are raised mostly inside on feed.

PGI certification is only given to goods that possess unique qualities and ties to a particular region inside the European Union.

Other Irish goods that have been recognised as PGIs are the Waterford Blaa and Irish whisky.

Over the next several weeks, the last procedural requirements to register "Irish Grass Fed Beef" will be completed.