Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Traceability/product tracing Classification/declassification Royalties/fees Registration Standards Intellectual property rights/patents Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These rules shall come into force on the date on which the Act comes into force. Abstract These Rules, consisting of 116 sections divided into eight Chapters and completed by five Schedules, specify all the necessary requirements and procedures to be met in order to register the geographical indication of goods. In particular, they specify foodstuff requirements and follow the below mentioned criteria: Principal place of business in India; Appropriate office of the Geographical Indications Registry; Necessary documents to be submitted; Issue of notices; Fees; Address for service in application and opposition proceedings; Classification of goods; Certified copies of documents; Intellectual Property; Model Forms; Application for registration as a geographical indications agent, etc. Full text English Website ipindia.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (Act No. 48 of 1999). Legislation | India | 1999 Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Registration, Offences/penalties, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX