Protection of geographical indications

6.3.2014

Question for written answer E-002649-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Phil Bennion (ALDE) , Baroness Sarah Ludford (ALDE) , George Lyon (ALDE) , Bill Newton Dunn (ALDE) , Rebecca Taylor (ALDE) , Sir Graham Watson (ALDE) , Chris Davies (ALDE) , Catherine Bearder (ALDE) , Andrew Duff (ALDE) , Sharon Bowles (ALDE)

Can the Commission give an estimate of the increased added value to local economies from the recognition of European geographical indications (GIs) in the EU’s external trade agreements?

How many of the EU’s trade agreements protect GIs originating in the UK, and how many British products are explicitly protected by GIs?

Would British GIs continue to enjoy protection in third countries and within the EU if the UK were to leave the EU?

OJ C 355, 08/10/2014