EU-China: Geographical Indications Protection Agreement enters into force

Published 2021년 3월 4일

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The European Union and China have reached an agreement to protect the Geographical Indications (GIs) of several products in each other's markets. The EU will protect Chinese products like Pixian Dou Ban, Anji Bai Cha, Panjin Da Mi, and Anqiu Da Jiang, while China will protect products such as cava, champagne, feta cheese, Irish whiskey, Münchener beer, Ouzo, Polish vodka, Porto, Prosciutto di Parma, and Manchego cheese. The agreement will be implemented over the next four years, with plans to extend it to an additional 175 IG names. The Chinese market presents a significant growth opportunity for European food and beverages, as it was the third largest destination for EU agri-food products in 2020, reaching 16.3 billion euros by November.

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The EU's list of Geographical Indications (GIs) to be protected in China includes products such as: cava, champagne, feta cheese, Irish whiskey, Münchener beer, Ouzo, Polish vodka, Porto, Prosciutto di Parma and Manchego cheese. Among Chinese IG products, the list includes Pixian Dou Ban (Pixian broad bean paste), Anji Bai Cha (Anji white tea), Panjin Da Mi (Panjin rice) and Anqiu Da Jiang (Anqiu ginger). Over the next four years, the agreement will be extended to cover an additional 175 additional IG names in both parties. The Chinese market has a high growth potential for European food and beverages. In 2020, China was the third largest destination for EU agri-food products, reaching ...

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