South Africa: Final prohibition of Geographical Indications under the SADC EU EPA

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On October 21, 2016, South Africa published the final list of agricultural products and beer names protected under the SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and the rules of use applicable to the protected GI`s. Post believes that such protection would be prohibitive to trade and could affect United States exports.

South Africa: Final prohibition of Geographical Indications under the SADC EU EPA

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