‘Linking the product to its origin: geographical indications and the protection of origin products’

“Geographical indications (hereinafter GIs) are signs used to safeguard the existence of a link between a product and its place of origin, focusing on quality and tradition. The European vision comes from the concept of terroir, an interpretation of the link between product and territory that emphasizes the role played by land and soil. This approach is historically rooted in French wines production, which initially led to the concept of appellation of origin …” (more)

[Maurizio Crupi, Maastricht University, 1 June]

First posted 2021-06-02 15:00:37

Leave a Reply