Source: European Parliament
As indicated by the Honourable Members, the newly adopted Geographical Indications (GIs) Regulation (EU)2024/1143[1] is expected to foster the harmonious development of GIs in the EU, reinforce the role played by producers’ groups with an increased focus on sustainability while enhancing enforcement and controls to fight against counterfeit.
The Commission will monitor the implementation of the above-mentioned GIs Regulation, analyse the results and assess the need for further action to address possible areas for improvement.
As indicated in the question raised by the Honourable Members, if necessary the actions could inter alia include measures in the areas of outreach activities (to favour GIs uptake in Member States with fewer GIs registered), raising awareness and understanding of the EU GI system and its benefits and improve the knowledge of the GIs logo.
These measures will complement other ongoing actions supporting the development of a robust, viable and sustainable EU quality agrifood system, fit to face globalisation and climate change challenges.
- [1] OJ L 23.4.2024, page 1: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/HIS/?uri=OJ:L_202401143