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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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  • December 02, 2013

    Pan-American Dairy Federation Opposes EU Over-Reach on Geographical Indications and EU Attempts To Restrict Common Food Names Read More >

  • July 26, 2013

    CCFN Criticizes EU’s Extortion Tactics on FTA Partners Regarding Geographical Indication Evaluations Read More >

  • May 20, 2013

    Europe’s Fanaticism on Protected Food Names Sours One Country’s Entry into the EU 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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