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Decree No. 4.062 defining the expressions "cachaça", "Brasil" and "cachaça do Brasil" as protected geographical product indications.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree, composed of 5 articles, defines the expressions "cachaça", "Brasil" and "cachaça do Brasil" as geographical product protected indication. The aforesaid beverage shall maintain the protected denomination only if produced accordingly to the National legislation on the classification, production and control of beverages and if produced within the Country. The Decree compels the Chamber for Foreign Trade to adopt the use of Geographical indications.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra48734.pdf
Web site
http://www.planalto.gov.br
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto nº 4.062, de 21 de Dezembro de 2001.
Implements
Decree No. 2.314 regulating Act No. 8.918 on the classification, production and control of beverages.
Act No. 8.918 regulating classification, production and control of beverages and creating the Intersectoral Committee of Beverages.