Geographical indications of national agricultural products

Geographical indication of agricultural products is a unique agricultural product sign named after a specific region, whose product quality and related characteristics mainly depend on natural ecological environment and historical and cultural factors.

Scope of use: Geographical indications of agricultural products indicate that agricultural products come from a specific region, and the quality and related characteristics of products mainly depend on natural ecological environment and historical and cultural factors, and are named after the region. The agricultural products mentioned here refer to the primary products derived from agriculture, that is, plants, animals, microorganisms and their products obtained in agricultural activities.

Benefits of geographical indication agricultural products

Generally speaking, we will only apply for geographical indications if the agricultural products in a certain area really have special quality. Applying for geographical indications can prove that the characteristics and quality of our agricultural products are different, and we can use geographical indications of agricultural products on the packaging of our products. You can use the registered geographical indications of agricultural products for publicity and participate in exhibitions, exhibitions and sales fairs; Geographical indications have certain persuasiveness and publicity.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is responsible for the registration of geographical indications, and the Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is responsible for the examination and expert review of the registration of geographical indications of agricultural products. In addition, there is no charge for the registration of geographical indications of agricultural products.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

Legal basis: Article 23 of the Agriculture Law stipulates that agricultural products that meet the requirements of the specified origin and production specifications may apply for the use of geographical indications of agricultural products in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws or administrative regulations.