Non-European product names can also register as GIs if their country of origin has a bilateral or regional agreement with the EU that includes the mutual protection of such names. They should also prevent and stop the unlawful production or marketing of products using such a name. How products are protectedĪs part of the EU’s system of IPRs, names of products registered as GIs are legally protected against imitation and misuse within the EU and in non-EU countries where a specific protection agreement has been signed.įor all quality schemes, each EU country’s competent national authorities take the necessary measures to protect the registered names within their territory. This was followed by a public consultation between January and April 2021, as well as targeted consultations with EU countries and relevant stakeholder organisations. An inception impact assessment was published in October 2020. The Commission's proposal is the result of an extensive consultation process.
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Voluntary certification schemes at national level or those run by private operators can also help consumers to be confident about the quality of the products they choose. The differences between PDO and PGI are linked primarily to how much of the product’s raw materials must come from the area, or how much of the production process has to take place within the specific region. The EU geographical indications system protects the names of products that originate from specific regions and have specific qualities or enjoy a reputation linked to the production territory. GI – g eographical indication (spirit drinks).PGI – protected geographical indication (food and wine).PDO – protected designation of origin (food and wine).Geographical indications establish intellectual property rights for specific products, whose qualities are specifically linked to the area of production. Other EU quality schemes emphasise the traditional production process or products made in difficult natural areas such as mountains or islands. Recognised as intellectual property, geographical indications play an increasingly important role in trade negotiations between the EU and other countries. The registers also include information on the geographical and production specifications for each product. Products that are under consideration or have been granted GI recognition are listed in geographical indications registers. The GI recognition enables consumers to trust and distinguish quality products while also helping producers to market their products better. Product names can be granted a 'geographical indication' (GI) if they have a specific link to the place where they are made. EU quality policy aims to protect the names of specific products to promote their unique characteristics, linked to their geographical origin as well as traditional know-how.
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