Local cheese makers are at risk of losing naming rights as the European Union moves to impose Geographic Indications.

It would strip producers of naming rights to products like feta, parmesan and haloumi.

Rural reporter Katie Fuller caught up with Australian Dairy Industry Council chairman Rick Gladigau to find out what it could mean for the sector.

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