The European Commission has announced a call for applications for the second term of the Informal Working Group on Halloumi/Hellim.
According to a statement from the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, the Informal Working Group on Halloumi/Hellim was initially established following a similar call for applications in July 2022, which led to the formation of its first term.
With the two-year term of the original members now concluded, the Commission is seeking new candidates to join the Working Group for its second term.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]. The deadline for submission of applications is 6 October 2024.
Information about the Informal Working Group is as follows:
“The Working Group shall bring about an exchange of information as well as the sharing of experience and good practices among stakeholders relating to their participation in the PDO scheme for Halloumi/Hellim and review the functioning of the inspection system for Halloumi/Hellim. The Working Group shall proactively seek opportunities for supporting bi-communal cooperation.
The Working Group shall be composed of up to ten members of whom an equal number shall be drawn from the Greek Cypriot community and from the Turkish Cypriot community. Members shall be individuals appointed to represent a common interest, such as representatives of Chambers of Commerce, representatives of farmers’ organisations or representatives of dairies involved in the production of Halloumi/Hellim, representatives of relevant professional interests and representatives of civil society organisations. The Working Group will meet periodically.
The work of the Working Group is supported under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, which aims to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus by encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community.
The work of the first assembly of the Working Group has contributed to improving relations and information-sharing between the two communities”.
