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oriGIn welcomes some of the proposals presented today by the European Commission within the framework of the agricultural product quality policy reform but regrets the lack of proposals concerning a key mechanism to

The latest edition of the oriGIn Newsletter is now available! Find out more about a busy year for geographical indications, oriGIn successful activities and its future projects. Download the oriGIn Newsletter Vol. 11, December

This important achievement is the result of the work of the “Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria” (INTA) and of the “Ministerio de Desarrollo Territorial, municipios y pequeños productores”. More info at: El “Chivito Criollo

The new specifications have been approved: Parmigiano Reggiano will be packaged in the production area. Press Release: PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO: CRESCONO LE GARANZIE PER I CONSUMATORI

oriGIn welcomes some of the proposals presented today by the European Commission within the framework of the agricultural product quality policy reform but regrets the lack of proposals concerning a key mechanism to

La Comisión Europea (CE) propondrá el próximo viernes cambios en las reglas sobre las denominaciones de origen (DOP) y las indicaciones geográficas protegidas (IGP), para mejorar la protección de los alimentos que cuentan

The Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) launched a new website to promote the Appellation of Origin “Tequila” and provide more information on services and activities the CRT is carrying out. The website is available

The Mexicain magazine “mipatente” published a number all dedicated to Geographical Indications. Some interesting articles are available: – Si es Tequila es de México – Hacia dónde van las Indicaciones Geográficas Hoy? For

Keep up to date with the latest developments on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)! 07/12/2010 – Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text finalized at the last meeting in Sydney (Australia) 24/11/2010 – Anti-counterfeiting accord: MEPs set

24/11/10 – Anti-counterfeiting accord: MEPs set out content conditions for ratifying the deal (EP Press)

The International Organisation of la Francophonie (OIF), the French Delegation to the WTO and oriGIn organise a series of conferences on GIs 25/10/2010 – A success story: the case of Comté 13/07/2010 – Geographical

On the 18 November the European Commission presented the Communication on CAP towards 2020. Read the Commission Communication: “The CAP towards 2020: meeting the food, natural resources, and territorial challenges of the future“

Invitation Letter Preliminary report on the potential for geographical indications in Côte d’Ivoire and the Relevant Legal Framework Presentation on “Rapport preliminaire sur le potentiel IG en Côte d’Ivoire et le cadre juridique

An All ACP Conference on Geographical Indications was organized by the Trade.Com Facility from 3-5 November 2010, in Brussels. The Conference brought together ACP producers, policy makers and their EU counterparts to continue

Invitation letter Presentations:– Comté AOP Contribution au développement local, Mr. Claude Vermot-Desroches, President of Comité Interprofessionnel du Gruyère de Comté (CIGC)–  Comté AOP : Leçons à tirer pour les pays en développement, Mr.

15/11/2010 – Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), text subject to legal review at forthcoming Australia meeting

28/09/10 –  Round table on the evolution of the European quality policy, European Parliament, Brussels (Belgium):– Position Paper– Minutes of the Round Table

Video – “Pruneaux d’agen” Protected Geographical Indication

Reggio Emilia, October 23, 2010 – “Deceitful practices are also affecting Kona Coffee” stated Leo Bertozzi,Director of Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, “as is clear from the tough and unfair competition it is

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial (FFEM) published an interesting study titled: “Indications géographiques: qualité des produits, environnement et cultures”. oriGIn contributed to this publication. Please