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Ambassador Eui-yong Chung (Korea, Republic of)
European Union
C.ii.iv.a Definition of the term "geographical indications" and eligibility of geographical indications for inclusion in the system
129. The representative of the European Communities said, in reply to Brazil, that he did not know the exact situation regarding "Cachaça" within the EU but that the EC would certainly have no problem in recognizing a non-geographical name as a GI, as had been done in the past for "Cava" or "Vinho verde" or any other names.
TN/IP/M/3