The European Union and Moldova yesterday signed an agreement, aiming to
protect their respective Geographical Indications (GIs), according to a
press release from EU Delegation to Moldova.
The agreement will help to promote trade in quality agricultural products
and foodstuffs between both parties, allowing Moldova to adapt its
domestic legislation to the highest standards of intellectual property
rights protection. Moldovan wines are among the products set to benefit,
with Geographical Indications for two varieties.
At the same time, Moldova will ensure a high level of protection for more
than 3,200 EU GIs for food products, wines and spirits already protected
within the EU.
‘This agreement is a further step in strengthening our system of GIs around
the world, but also a way of bringing Moldova closer to the EU’, said EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Dacian Cioloș.
The agreement aims at better informing consumers on the origin and quality
of products and protecting them from being misled. It reflects the EU
and Moldova's converging views on quality policy, consumer protection
and intellectual property, while responding to EU Member States' efforts
to protect Geographical Indications internationally.
The development of Geographical Indications is expected to contribute
significantly to the diversification of wine production in the Republic
of Moldova. The initial protection of 2 wine Geographical Indications
originating from Moldova (Româneşti and Ciumai PDO wines) is expected to
help the marketing of these products on the EU market.
It will also encourage the development of a GI protection system in
Moldova, for example through its extension to other categories of
products. It should also encourage new initiatives valorising the GIs
system, bringing tourism to regions and supporting marketing strategies
for new markets. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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