Institution of GI in China:
Institution 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
Cooperation since 1995:
Cooperation since 1995 Seminars in China
Technical training courses in China and in France
Field trips in France and in Europe
GIs de facto in China:
GIs 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 Tea
Shao Xing Yellow Wine
Moutai Alcohol
GI system in China:
GI system in China Include GI in technical supervision system
Codify 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 system:
Positive 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 as GI
Problems:
Problems 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 trademark
Problem with the origin of product: “Made in China”