The European Union and South Korea seal the olive oil protection of Geographical Indications with the Free Trade Agreement

The extra virgin olive oil certified by the Estepa Protected Designation of Origin continues its expansion worldwide, this time, thanks to its protection in the Free Trade Agreement reached by the European Union and Korea. This annexation supposes a new protection, by the European Union and Korea, respectively, of all the products covered by the D.O.P. Estepa against imitations and usurpations of third parties. Thus, the agreement will benefit both parties and guarantee consumers authentic, quality products from territories with a rich culinary and cultural tradition, such as the one protected by the Estepa Designation of Origin. It should be noted that the Korean consumer is committed to products of extraordinary quality and healthy, so it was of great importance for the Denomination of Origin Estepa to obtain the protection and recognition of the Korean authorities. The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, and the Korean Trade Minister, Ahn ...