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Updating EU Procedures for Geographical Indications

Summary

The proposal updates EU rules to ensure that changes to protected food and craft names (geographical indications) are correctly updated in the International Register under the Geneva Act.
10 15.07.2026
Other
administrative law
public administration
international relations
business and competition
simplification of legislation
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The proposal aims to update EU regulations following amendments adopted by the Lisbon Union in July 2025.
  • New rules will enter into force on 1 July 2026 regarding the Common Regulations.
  • The regulation establishes procedures for modifying the name, product type, or geographical area of registered goods in the International Register.
  • It distinguishes between mandatory updates (like name changes) and optional updates (like quality characteristics) to avoid excessive administrative burden.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1753 as regards amendments adopted by the Assembly of the Lisbon Union on 14 July 2025 to the Common Regulations under the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications
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