Designations of origin protected under Union law, such as "Feta", also apply to exports of products to third countries
Member states may prohibit the sale of cosmetics if they are confusingly similar to foodstuffs and thus endanger the health of consumers. This was decided by the ECJ in connection with the complaint of a Lithuanian cosmetics manufacturer, which was accused of selling bath balls in the appearance of food ("ice cream scoops"). Caution is therefore required for companies that manufacture food-like products.