The European Commission has approved the inclusion of France’ s “Miel de Tilleul de Picardie” and Romania’ s “Cârnați din topor din Vâlcea” to its list of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), as well as Spain’s “Aceite del Somontano”, Hungary ‘s “Füred” and Italy’ s “Casauria” to its register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). Aceite […]
EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement enters into force
The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) has entered into force, following the completion of Chile’s ratification process. The ITA, which was signed in December 2023, is of key geopolitical importance. It will boost the competitiveness of businesses on both sides, while providing a shared platform for the development of our net-zero economies. This work will be further underpinned by ongoing […]
The European Union will extend geographical indications to artisanal and industrial products
The Council has adopted a regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. Once this regulation comes into force, the geographical indications (GI) of industrial products linked to the geographical area of production (such as Albacete cutlery, Bohemian glass, Limoges porcelain) will enjoy similar […]
Council and European Parliament agree to protect geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products
The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. Once this regulation is finally approved, geographical indications (GIs), which up to now were used mainly for foods and beverages, will be enlarged to industrial products whose qualities are essentially linked to the […]
EU-China: Council gives final green light to the agreement on geographical indications
The Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (GIs). A list of 100 European agri-food GIs, such as Queso Manchego, Champagne, Cava, Polska Wódka, Feta, Münchener Bier, Irish whiskey, Porto, Prosciutto […]
EU-China: Council authorises signature of agreement on geographical indications
The Council adopted Decisions on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on geographical indications. This is the first major bilateral trade agreement signed between the EU and China. It will ensure that 100 EU agri-food geographical indications, such as Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, […]