Second Regional Consultation on Geographical Indications in Europe and Central Asia
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The different speakers’ contributions and discussion showed that post registration activities are essential to materialise potential economic, environmental and social benefits and enhance Geographical Indications (GIs) sustainability.
That implies in particular to establish a robust institutional system ensuring that the system offers the expected guarantees on quality, origin and production methods. The state responsibility in supervising the control and certification system, in fighting counterfeits through ex-officio procedures and informing producers and consumers about the quality signs are essential to the success of the scheme.
The role of collective value chain organisation was also mentioned as an undisputable success factor, in many aspects such as quality control management and promotion of GIs to consumers. It was noted that in many instances the absence of pro-active producer organisation result in sleeping GI, namely GI that have been registered but not used properly.