Geographical Indications Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 70 of 2016). Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette of 8 July 2016. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Certification Registration Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract These Regulations, made under section 44 of the Geographical Indications Act, prescribe rules for the registration of a geographical indication. They set out requirements for registration and provide with respect to procedures of registration, including publication and opposition. Where the geographical indication is a geographical indication from a foreign country, evidence that the geographical indication is protected in the country of origin is required. The Regulations also concern inspection of registers. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Geographical Indications Act [Chapter 26:06]. Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2001 Keyword: Framework law, Classification/declassification, Registration, Institution, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Geographical Indications (Amendment) Regulations, No. 1 of 2020 Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2020 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Registration, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX