European Union: EU and Japan Extend the List of Geographical Indications Protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

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On February 1, 2021, the European Union and Japan announced that they will each add 28 additional food products to the list geographical indications (GIs) protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. This list includes kalamata olive oil, cassis de Dijon, and Tsuruta Steuben grapes.

European Union: EU and Japan Extend the List of Geographical Indications Protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement

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