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Understanding Geographical Indications (GI) in China: Development, Standards, and Impact

This document explores the evolution and establishment of Geographical Indications (GI) in China, detailing key milestones like the publication of the mandatory labeling standard GB 7718-1994 and the decree from the State Bureau of Technical Supervision in 2000 aimed at protecting GI. It covers significant Chinese products like Long Jing Tea, Shao Xing Yellow Wine, and Moutai, and discusses positive impacts on international trade and local economies. Challenges related to certification, product origin, and necessary state management over private rights are also addressed.

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Understanding Geographical Indications (GI) in China: Development, Standards, and Impact

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  1. GIs in China

  2. Institution of GI in China • Publication of Labeling Standard for Food in 1994: GB 7718-1994 - mandatory mentions in Chinese - what’s the name of Cognac in Chinese? Brandy? - notion of Appellation d’origine contrôlée

  3. Cooperationsince 1995 • Seminars in China • Technical training courses in China and in France • Field trips in France and in Europe

  4. Publication of the Order No. 6 by State Bureau of Technical Supervision(国家技术监督局第六号令）in 2000 It is not yet a law but the fist ministerial decree aiming at protecting GI in China

  5. Law • decree of State Council • ministerial decree

  6. GIs de facto in China • The notion GI exists in China for long time, the people in an ancient agricultural country understand naturally GI, they are used to buy “local typical product(土特产）”: • Long Jing Tea • Shao Xing Yellow Wine • Moutai Alcohol

  7. GI system in China • Include GI in technical supervision system • Codify natural & human factors linked with the typicality of product in mandatory standards • Local authorities and professionals in charge of management and control

  8. Positive effect of the system -International trade - get back the market of Shao Xing Yellow Wine - protection of French GI products • Domestic market - increase of Long Jing Tea sale - more than 70 kinds of products recognized as GI

  9. - National Economy For a country with 900 million agricultural workers, the government should resolve the problems relative to: - agriculture - farmer - countryside GI is an effective stool for valorizing agricultural products in helping farmers to get rid of their poverty.

  10. Problems • According to some learned persons, as GI is a private right, the management and control assured by the State is not necessary. • Problem with certification trademark • Problem with the origin of product: “Made in China”

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