农产品地理标志管理办法（Measures for the administration of geographical indications of agricultural products）.docVIP

农产品地理标志管理办法（Measures for the administration of geographical indications of agricultural products） Measures for the administration of geographical indications of agricultural products (promulgated by Decree No. eleventh of the Ministry of agriculture in December 25, 2007) and implemented since February 1, 2008 Chapter 1 General Provisions The first to standardize the use of geographical indications of agricultural products, to ensure the quality of agricultural products of geographical indications and characteristics, enhance the market competitiveness of agricultural products, on the basis of the Peoples Republic of China agriculture law, Peoples Republic of China agricultural product quality safety law the relevant provisions formulated. The agricultural products referred to in the second measures refer to the primary products derived from agriculture, i.e., plants, animals, microorganisms and their products obtained in agricultural activities. The term refers to the geographical indications of agricultural products, agricultural products from the indicated specific regions, product quality and relevant features mainly depends on the natural ecological environment and historical and cultural factors, and the characteristic agricultural products geographical name naming mark. Third countries implement registration system for agricultural products geographical indications. Registered geographical indications of agricultural products are protected by law. The fourth Ministry of agriculture is responsible for the registration of the national agricultural products geographical indications, and the agricultural product quality and safety center of the Ministry of agriculture is responsible for the registration and expert evaluation of the registration of agricultural products geographical indications. The provincial peoples government administrative departments of agriculture is responsible for the registration application for acceptance and preliminary examination of th