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Ministerial Decree No. 610 validating the Regulation on submittal, expertise and registration of geographic indications, denominations of the places of origin of commodities and guaranteed traditional products.

Country/Territory
Moldova, Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Traceability/product tracing Packaging/labelling Registration Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

This Ministerial Decree establishes administrative procedures for submittal, expertise and registration of geographic indications, denominations of the places of origin of commodities and guaranteed traditional products. The application shall be submitted to the State Intellectual Property Agency (AGEPI) by the applicant or his legal representative. The application shall be filled in state (Moldavian) language. Application must contain the following documentation: (a) application form; (b) technical specification of the product and its specific characteristics; and (c) document attesting registration of the place of origin of products. Technical specification must contain all the specific elements that shall be indicated on the label. Certificate of registration of geographic indications, denominations of the places of origin of commodities and guaranteed traditional products shall have the validity of 10 years and shall be subject to renewal.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.moldova.md