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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Friday, 14 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 May 2021. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Monday, 24 May 2021 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Agreements: Japan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Answer of 29 April 2021 to Question 175773, what estimate she has made of when Geographical Indication protection will be confirmed by the Japanese government for the 77 UK products provided to Japan on 30 April 2021.

Answer

Article 14.34.5 of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement sets out that both Parties shall, as soon as practically possible after the entry into force of the Agreement, enter into consultations with a view to adding additional geographical indications. The UK subsequently started discussions with Japan in early 2021 regarding adding new geographical indications. After these consultations concluded, and following the necessary translation of technical documents, the UK shared its list of additional products with Japan on 30 April 2021.

These 77 GIs will now go through Japan’s procedures as quickly as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1280
Session
2021-22
Related items
Trade Agreements: Japan
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Japan Origin marking Trade agreements
Link
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