Mexico: The Yucatan Peninsula's Maya octopus is granted a Geographical Indication

Published 2024년 8월 27일

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The Maya octopus from the Yucatan Peninsula has been granted the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), the first fishing indication in Mexico, by the Mexican Institute of Intellectual Property (IMPI). This means the species will be exclusively captured and commercialized by the fishery in Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Campeche, using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The PGI status also limits the capture to a specific coastal area and a particular fishing method, aiming to protect the species and the environment. The Maya octopus is unique for its reproduction patterns and is capable of laying up to 2,000 eggs. The recommendation for the total catch for the 2023 season in the states of Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo is 21,392 tons.

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2000Agro/Redacción The Maya octopus from the Yucatan Peninsula has obtained the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), making it the first fishing indication of its kind in Mexico, and its capture will be maintained under sustainable production practices, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). The PGI, published on August 23 by the Mexican Institute of Intellectual Property (IMPI) in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF), makes this marine species a national asset and its capture and commercialization will be exclusive to the fishery that takes place in the states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche, whose productions of this species are exported mainly to the markets of Europe and Asia. He explained that the substantial difference between Denomination of Origin and Geographical Indication consists in the link with the place of origin, since GIs do not require endemic inputs and traditional manufacturing methods for their protection, but it ...

Source: MX2000