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Everyone should have the right to use common namesin marketing well-known, favorite foods. But that right is under threat. We oppose attempts to monopolize generic names, and seek to foster the adoption of an appropriate, international model for protecting both legitimate geographical indications (GIs) and generic food names. Read More >

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  • April 07, 2014

    U.S. Senate Moves To Protect Bratwurst and Bologna From EU Over-Reach on Geographical Indications Read More >

  • March 11, 2014

    Senators Urge Negotiators To Defend Common Names and Food Trade by Rejecting EU’s Over-Reach on Geographical Indications Read More >

  • January 30, 2014

    CCFN Decries British Court’s Ban on Use of “Greek Yogurt” Read More >

    This makes sense: - Camembert de Normandie must be made in Normandie, France - Clare Island Salmon must come from Ireland - Valle de Colchagua wine must be made in Chile This doesn’t make sense: X All feta cheese must be made in Greece X All parmesan cheese must be made in Parma X All bologna must be made in Bologna Some Common Food Names...
   

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