The recently published free trade agreement between the European Union and New Zealand, featured in the Official Journal of the European Union, introduces a robust protection system for Geographical Indications (GIs) of the contracting parties. The safeguarded Italian agri-food PDO and PGI products include:
- Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI
- Asiago PDO
- Bresaola della Valtellina PGI
- Castelmagno PDO
- Finocchiona PGI
- Fontina PDO
- Gorgonzola PDO
- Grana Padano PDO
- Mela Alto Adige / Südtiroler Apfel PGI
- Montasio PDO
- Olio Monti Iblei PDO
- Mortadella Bologna PGI
- Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO
- Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
- Pecorino Romano PDO
- Pecorino Toscano PDO
- Piave PDO
- Prosciutto di Parma PDO
- Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO
- Prosciutto Toscano PDO
- Provolone Valpadana PDO
- Salamini italiani alla Cacciatora PDO
- Taleggio PDO
In its entirety, the accord will shield all Geographical Indications within the European Union concerning wines, spirits, and a comprehensive list of 163 designations within the food sector.
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The Committee for Trade holds the authority to revise the Geographical Indications roster, allowing for potential additions. However, any augmentations to the list must not surpass 30 PDO and PGI products for each contracting party every three years, commencing from the agreement’s effective date.