Factsheet: EPA & Geographical Indications

About the Factsheet

The aim of this factsheet is to explain to EU exporters of products protected by EU geographical indications (GIs), the opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as regards such protection in Japan.

To read the factsheet, please click here. 

Webinar Deliverables: 

• 2020 session: Recording – PowerPoint slides

   

• 2021 session: Recording – PowerPoint slides

The complete text of the EPA, and Annexes, incorporating the Articles on GIs, can be found on the following website of the European Commission: 

https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/japan/eu-japan-agreement/eu-japan-agreement-chapter-chapter_en

The list of EU and Japanese GIs, protected under the Agreement is in Annex 14-B.