The EU's General Court upheld Halloumi's PDO status, allowing only approved Cypriot producers to market it.

The EU's General Court has rejected a challenge to remove Halloumi's Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, maintaining that only approved Cypriot producers can market the cheese under that name. Halloumi has faced criticism due to official product specifications requiring a blend of cow, ewe, and goat milk, displacing cow's milk as the dominant ingredient. The decision supports Cyprus's efforts to preserve its top export and protect the traditional cheese-making process.