A product named “Mel do Norte” received, this month (february 2022), the recognition of geographical indication, in the kind of denomination of origin, because it has unique and therapeutic characteristics.
Geographic Indication is an institute that granted to products or services a special identify by their place of origin and that brings to the product/service a reputation, value and an own identity, in addition to distinguishing this products from similar products available in the market.
As provided in the Brazilian Industrial Property Law, the Geographic Indication has two types: Indication of Origin and Denomination of Origin.
The Denomination of Origin (DO) is the recognition of a country, city or region whose product or service has specific characteristics due to its geographical environment.
Aroeira honey, now called as “Mel do Norte de Minas Gerais” received the Denomination of Origin recognition, because this product has compounds that strengthen the immune system and this is due to the fact that bees extract honey from a plant (Myracrodruon urundeuva) predominant in this region, known for its arid climate and little rainfall.
Therefore, it is expected that the new recognition of this product will bring the recognize, including an international promotion, adding value and resulting income for local producers in the north of Minas Gerais state.
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Author: Beatriz Cambeses Alves, Junior Associate at Peduti Advogados.
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