S.L. 449.60 Art. 2Definition of Kunserva.

(1) "Kunserva" is a traditional Maltese product manufactured from tomatoes which conform with the requirements of Article 3(2) of (EC) Regulation No. 1535/2003 and which is manufactured by a one-stage process involving the extraction and concentration of fresh tomato juice derived directly from tomatoes harvested during the period indicated in Article 3(2) of Regulation

(EC) No 1535/2003, and which is packed immediately following production in hermetically sealed containers in the same establishments where the juice has been extracted, and the entire process is to be carried out in the same establishment where the juice is extracted.

(2) Kunserva shall conform with the definition and the requirements of composition as stipulated in Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1132/2004 of the 18th July 2004 which amends Regulation (EEC) No. 1764/86 and Regulation (EC) No. 1535/2003 as regards to Kunserva.

(3) The product shall be called Kunserva only if it conforms with these regulations.