Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2010)648 - Conclusion of the Agreement with Switzerland on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs, amending the Agreement with Switzerland on trade in agricultural products - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2010)648 - Conclusion of the Agreement with Switzerland on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for ... |
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| source | COM(2010)648  |
| date | 09-11-2010 |
The two parties, the European Union and the Swiss Confederation, aim to ensure the mutual recognition of protected designations of origin (PDOs) and protected geographical indications (PGIs) in order to improve the conditions of bilateral trade, to promote quality in the food chain and to retain the value of sustainable rural development.
The present proposal is the result of bilateral negotiations, conducted from October 2007 to December 2009. The agreement provides for the mutual protection of designations of origin and geographical indications protected by the respective Parties.
There is no budgetary implication.
On the basis of the above, the Commission proposes that the Council designate the person(s) empowered to conclude the Agreement on behalf of the European Union.