Basmati rice GI tag: Advantage India as EU republishes Pakistan plea under a new clause
The European Union (EU) has re-published Pakistan’s application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for basmati rice, giving India an advantage. This move rekindles the debate over the fragrant rice’s origin. India seeks GI protection for its basmati rice, positioning itself against Pakistan’s claims. Basmati rice’s GI status is pivotal for both nations’ agricultural exports, with India eyeing an upper hand. The decision underscores the EU’s role in adjudicating geographical indications in global trade disputes.
In a development that gives India the advantage to gain geographical indication (GI) tag for its basmati rice, the European Union (EU) has re-published Pakistan’s application for such a tag for the fragrant rice under a new clause.
