EU Implements New Geographical Indications Reform with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143
Source: The DairyNews
A new era for geographical indications (GIs) has dawned with the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, slated to take effect on May 13, 2024.
This regulation marks a significant milestone in the European Union's efforts to revamp the regulatory landscape governing geographical indications, replacing the existing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
Published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 addresses geographical indications for wines, spirit drinks, agricultural products, as well as traditional specialties guaranteed and optional quality indications for agricultural products. This represents the culmination of a protracted journey towards reforming geographical indications, promising enhanced protection, and simplification while putting an end to the registration of traditional mentions identical or similar to Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) names.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, issued by the European Parliament and the Council, stands as a groundbreaking initiative by unifying all agri-food, wine, and spirit drinks with geographical indication (GI) under a single legislative framework. This comprehensive approach aims to fortify the role of Protection Consortia and furnish more effective tools to foster competitive and sustainable development in the realm of high-quality productions. Core objectives include consolidating the regulatory framework, enhancing sustainable integration into European quality policies, and bolstering the position of GI producers within the food chain.
This regulation represents a meticulous amendment to existing regulations, including Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787, and (EU) 2019/1753, demonstrating the EU's commitment to upholding the integrity and value of geographical indications while fostering harmonization and coherence across European quality standards and policies.
Published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 addresses geographical indications for wines, spirit drinks, agricultural products, as well as traditional specialties guaranteed and optional quality indications for agricultural products. This represents the culmination of a protracted journey towards reforming geographical indications, promising enhanced protection, and simplification while putting an end to the registration of traditional mentions identical or similar to Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) names.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, issued by the European Parliament and the Council, stands as a groundbreaking initiative by unifying all agri-food, wine, and spirit drinks with geographical indication (GI) under a single legislative framework. This comprehensive approach aims to fortify the role of Protection Consortia and furnish more effective tools to foster competitive and sustainable development in the realm of high-quality productions. Core objectives include consolidating the regulatory framework, enhancing sustainable integration into European quality policies, and bolstering the position of GI producers within the food chain.
This regulation represents a meticulous amendment to existing regulations, including Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787, and (EU) 2019/1753, demonstrating the EU's commitment to upholding the integrity and value of geographical indications while fostering harmonization and coherence across European quality standards and policies.
