Japan: Japan Proposes 29 Additional GI Protections for UK Food Items

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   JA2024-0030
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 29 new geographical indications (GI) for UK food products, including lamb, beef, ham, sausage, cheese, seafood, vegetables, and fruit. MAFF will accept public comments on the GI proposal by September 17, 2024.

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