6 April 2021 12:26pm The Australian dairy industry is set to challenge a European Union ruling that stops cheesemakers from outside of Cyprus from marketing their product using the name “halloumi.” The decision that has been seven years in the making was met with approval of the EU member state of Cyprus where halloumi originated. However, the Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has said the decision could cost Australian cheese manufacturers tens of millions of dollars. The organisation said that up to 56 cheese products in Australia would be affected by the EU decision that would impact on exports and result in more and unnecessary costs for the local industry and their communities.