Vietnam: Geographical Indication of Binh Thuan dragon fruit officially protected in Japan

On the morning of December 29, the People's Committee of Binh Thuan province held a conference to announce the grant of a geographical indication protection title "Binh Thuan dragon fruit" in Japan. The grant of a geographical indication protection title in Japan opens up many opportunities as well as challenges for Binh Thuan dragon fruit. Increasing competitive advantage After nearly 3 years of applying for registration with many very complicated procedures, on October 7, 2021, the geographical indication of Binh Thuan dragon fruit was officially protected in Japan with the certificate number 110. This is the third foreign product and the second product of Vietnam that Japan has agreed to protect a geographical indication. The grant of geographical indication registration in Japan affirms the prestige of Binh Thuan dragon fruit to this market, opens up many new opportunities for the export and consumption of Binh Thuan dragon fruit in many different markets. especially in ...