GIs in ChinaGIs in China

Institution of GI in ChinaInstitution of GI in China

Publication of Labeling Standard for Food

in 1994: GB 7718-1994

- mandatory mentions in Chinese

- what’s the name of Cognac in Chinese? Brandy?

- notion of Appellation d’origine contrôlée

CooperationCooperationsince 1995since 1995

Seminars in ChinaTechnical training courses in China and in

FranceField trips in France and in Europe

Publication of the Order No. 6 by State Bureau of Technical Supervision(国家技术监督局第六号令） in 2000

It is not yet a law but the fist ministerial decree aiming at protecting GI in China

Law

decree of State Council

ministerial decree

GIs de facto in ChinaGIs de facto in China

The notion GI exists in China for long time, the people in an ancient agricultural country understand naturally GI, they are used to buy “local typical product(土特产）” :

Long Jing TeaShao Xing Yellow Wine Moutai Alcohol

GI system in ChinaGI system in China

Include GI in technical supervision systemCodify natural & human factors linked with

the typicality of product in mandatory standards

Local authorities and professionals in charge of management and control

Positive effect of the systemPositive effect of the system

-International trade - get back the market of Shao Xing Yellow

Wine - protection of French GI products - Domestic market - increase of Long Jing Tea sale- more than 70 kinds of products recognized a

s GI

- National Economy

For a country with 900 million agricultural workers, the government should resolve the problems relative to:

- agriculture

- farmer

- countryside

GI is an effective stool for valorizing agricultural products in helping farmers to get rid of their poverty.

ProblemsProblems

According to some learned persons, as GI is a private right, the management and control assured by the State is not necessary.

Problem with certification trademarkProblem with the origin of product: “Made

in China”