Geographical Indication Registration for Plants

Geographical Indication (GI) registration for plants is a system that protects the unique qualities of plant varieties linked to specific locations. It ensures that only producers in that region can use the name associated with the plant, like "Champagne" for sparkling wine from a specific area in France. This registration helps maintain the reputation and quality of local products, safeguarding both the traditions of local farmers and the rights of consumers. It’s an important part of plant variety protection, promoting biodiversity and fair trade while preventing misuse of names by outsiders.