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April 6, 2021

USTR Report Emphasizes Protections for Common Name Users

ARLINGTON, VA – The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauded the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) prioritization of common name restrictions as a primary trade barrier in their 2021 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report released last week. The comprehensive, 570-page document captures the broad range of nontariff barriers for U.S. goods and […]

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March 26, 2021

Efforts Against GIs Must Focus on Preserving Market Access for Common Food and Beverage Names, Organizations Tell New U.S. Trade Ambassador

ARLINGTON, VA – A broad cross section of national food, agriculture and beverage associations called on new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to preserve U.S. exporter’s market access rights by proactively protecting their rights to use common food and beverage terms around the world and rejecting EU-led efforts to hamstring global competition by monopolizing use […]

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March 26, 2021

CCFN Congratulates Katherine Tai on Confirmation as New USTR

ARLINGTON, VA – The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) congratulates Ambassador Katherine Tai on her confirmation as the new United States Trade Representative. “CCFN applauds the Senate’s confirmation of Ambassador Tai as the new U.S. Trade Representative,” stated Jaime Castaneda, Executive Director of CCFN.  “Ambassador Tai brings exceptional experience and strategic insights to the […]

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March 2, 2020

EU – USDEC CCFN Quality schemes evaluation consultation
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February 26, 2020

Oral Comments – Special 301 Review
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February 6, 2020

Written Comments – Special 301 Report 2020
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