Japan: GI Application Submitted for “Prosciutto di Parma”

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Prosciutto di Parma,” filed by Italy on December 7, 2016. This is the first application for an imported product under the Japanese system. Public comments on the application are due to MAFF by March 7, 2017. Interested U.S. parties also are also welcome to provide a copy of their comments to agtokyo@fas.usda.gov.

Japan: GI Application Submitted for “Prosciutto di Parma”